Obama moves to fill Cabinet with Geithner in line for Treasury
President-elect Barack Obama accelerates naming leaders for his administration with Timothy Geithner likely to be Treasury secretary and Peter Orszag eyed for the White House budget post. Clinton may be secretary of state. Eric Holder is set for attorney general as others like Austan Goolsbee, Jason Furman, and Bill Richardson are considered for key posts.
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Obama plan aims to create 2.5 million jobs nationwide
President-elect Barack Obama outlined a two year recovery program aimed at creating 2.5 million jobs by 2011 through rebuilding roads and bridges modernizing schools and expanding alternative energy. He urged quick bipartisan action and noted the plan is designed to lay a foundation for long term growth. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid praised the package and pledged aggressive measures to stabilize the economy.
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