Reports say Arne Duncan is Obama's choice to lead the Department of Education.
Formal announcement expected Tuesday.
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The president-elect says his team has finished its review of contacts with the Illinois governor's office over his Senate replacement, but the U.S. Attorney's office has asked them to wait a week to release it.
Says it shows no contact that was "in any way inappropriate."
"I would ask for your patience because I do not want to interfere with an ongoing investigation..."
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The president-elect announces his latest Cabinet, White House staff picks during a news conference at Chicago's Drake Hotel Monday.
Names Steven Chu as energy secretary, Lisa Jackson as EPA chief, Carol Browner to lead policy council and Nancy Sutley as head of the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
Details on the announcements here.
Adds he'll name his interior secretary later this week. Obama's full remarks here.
Plus: Obama will hold another presser Tuesday at 11:45 am ET at the Dodge Renaissance Academy in Chicago.
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The outgoing VP tells Rush Limbaugh he believes Obama will not cede executive power to Congress.
"I think they'll find that given a challenge they face, they'll need all the authority they can muster."
Also says he'll "let history handle" the response to 9/11 and war on terror-- read more here.
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Outgoing newsmag bureau chief Jay Carney to be assistant to the vice president and his director of communications. Permalink
Chicago Tribune: The embattled Illinois Governor has hired Edward Genson to represent him. Permalink
The Associated Press reports that Obama has tallied more than the required 270 electoral votes and is officially the president-elect
Electors gather Monday in each of the 50 state capitals and D.C. to formally cast votes.
Obama should receive 365 to McCain's 173, according to state-by-state tallies of the popular vote. Permalink
The Senate Judiciary Chair says in a statement Monday that he'll delay the confirmation hearings for Obama's attorney general pick until Jan. 15.
Says the rescheduling is to “accommodate” the requests of committee Republicans who say they needed more time to learn about Holder.
Transition team says they'll wait until the week of Dec. 22 to make their staff report on Blago contact public by request from the U.S. Attorney's office.
And/But: Insists the review confirms Obama had no contact and his staff wasn't involved in “inappropriate discussions” with Blagojevich, his aides.
The New York Gov. sidesteps questions about the dynastic nature of Caroline Kennedy's Senate bid, says he's spoken with several people who want the job.
Says Kennedy called him Monday, adding: "It's not a campaign. She'd like at some point to sit down."
Comes after NY Times reports Kennedy wants to be considered for the position.
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Speaking on MSNBC Monday, the Chicago Congresswoman says she would run in a potential special election for Obama's Senate seat.
But says she wouldn't want to be appointed to the seat under a plan floated by Lt. Gov Quinn, as the appointee would not be expected to stay.
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The House Speaker says Monday she thinks the two Illinois Democrats haven't done anything wrong in their dealings with Blagojevich.
Adds she doesn't know all the specifics of case, but says “they're both people who are very honorable and served in Congress with great integrity.” Permalink
Illinois House Speaker Madigan announces the committee, comprising 12 Democrats and nine Republicans, to investigate the possible impeachment of Gov. Blagojevich.
They'll begin work Tuesday and continue daily "until they have rendered a judgment."
Madigan: "He's declined to take this opportunity to resign. I think it's time to move forward." Permalink
Denver Post: Two sources confirm Colorado's senior senator is said to be a leading contender for the Cabinet post. Permalink
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