Senator asks sites not to sell inaugural tickets (AP)

Obama May Ask Gates to Keep Post
online.wsj.com 11/11/2008 — President-elect Obama is leaning toward asking Defense Secretary Gates to remain in his position for at least a year. An official said Gates would likely accept the offer.

For South, a Waning Hold on National Politics
nytimes.com 11/11/2008 — The pattern of support for Barack Obama may signify that the South has lost its Election Day significance. >

The Associated Press: Georgia congressman warns of Obama dictatorship
ap.google.com 11/11/2008 — 10 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) A Republican congressman from Georgia said Monday he fears that President-elect Obama will establish a Gestapo-like security force to impose a Marxist dictatorship. "It may sound a bit crazy and off base, but the thing ...

Obama to Explore New Approach in Afghanistan War
washingtonpost.com 11/11/2008 — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ...

Obama Asks Bush to Provide Help for Automakers
nytimes.com 11/11/2008 — President Bush indicated he might support some aid if Democrats accepted a free-trade pact with Colombia, people familiar with the discussion said. >

Wait For It. Plan For It. — Blue Crab Boulevard

Senator Seeks Law Against Scalping Inauguration Tickets — The Caucus

Ebay Still Selling Inauguration Tickets — Politicol News

Diane Feinstein Wants To Make Free Trade A Crime — Say Anything

Obama inaugural scalping draws fire — The Swamp

Feinstein Urges Web Sites Not to Sell Scalped Inauguration Tickets — FOXNews.com 11/10/2008
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who is overseeing Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony, is asking Web sites like eBay not to sell scalped inauguration tickets -- which could be sold for up to $40,000 online.

Obama Risks Backlash on Drilling — WSJ.com: Politics And Policy 11/11/2008
President-elect Obama risks a political backlash and legal battles if he tries to reverse moves by Bush to expand natural-gas drilling in Utah.

Obama team: No decisions on reversing Bush orders — Reuters: Politics 11/11/2008
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's team cautioned on Monday he had not yet decided whether to reverse executive orders on topics such as stem cell research and oil drilling imposed by President George W. Bush.

Republican Congressman Warns of Obama Dictatorship — FOXNews.com 11/11/2008
A Republican congressman from Georgia said Monday he fears that President-elect Obama will establish a Gestapo-like security force to impose a Marxist or fascist dictatorship.

Economic Crisis Could Give Obama Opening for Broad Agenda — FOXNews.com 11/11/2008
As his aides claim a "mandate" for change, Barack Obama will likely see requests pile up for Democratic agenda items.