Lame duck presidents stay active until inauguration time
Washington AP reports lame duck presidents remain hands on until the successor arrives at the White House door for the ride to the Capitol and the inauguration. Examples include Carter up all night January 20 1981 and Reagan at the last minute presiding over ceremonies before handing to Bush.
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Bush plans vacation at Boca Grande Florida
President and Mrs. Bush will take a brief vacation next week at Boca Grande an island off Florida between Fort Myers and Sarasota. The White House said Mr Bush plans to fish and relax they will fly to Florida on Wednesday and return to the White House on Sunday according to press secretary Marlin Fitzwater.
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Vernon Jordan to Lead Clinton Transition Team
Vernon E. Jordan Jr. chosen to head President elect Clinton's transition, a DC lawyer and former head of the National Urban League, with deep ties to business and government. He sits on multiple corporate boards, advised executives on policy, and is known as a key black American spokesman and insider. He helped integrate institutions and promote urban opportunities, and remains closely connected to both parties and top officials.
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Clinton taps VP transition architect Warren Christopher
Warren Christopher, 67, a Los Angeles lawyer and veteran of Democratic administrations, is named day to day director of Bill Clinton's transition. Christopher will serve under transition chair Vernon Jordan as the No 2 official guiding the early government formation.
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