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Obama Turns to Building Leadership Team

 
Obama will visit the White House next week to discuss transition plans with Bush. Obama has asked Rep. Rahm Emanuel (at left, in file photo) to be his chief of staff. Aides said economic appointments would follow, including Treasury secretary. (link)

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