Who's who on Obama's new team

BBC News | Nov. 8, 2008 (Special Report)

Since winning the US presidential election, Barack Obama has wasted little time assembling a team to help him govern. The BBC News website has put together a guide to the new faces so far named in the administration.
CHIEF OF STAFF: RAHM EMANUEL - Rahm Emanuel is no stranger to the White House. He served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Bill Clinton and developed a reputation for forceful negotiation and unwavering loyalty.
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Topics: Obama Administration, U.S. White House, Presidential Election 2008
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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Nov 7, 2008 - 7:14 PM PST
Reviewed by: Fabrice Florin (review), Dinah Lu (review), Kaizar Campwala (review), Luisfran (review), Janet Moorman (review), Elaine Lynn (review), Leo Romero (review), John Hartnett (review), David Pappas (review)
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3.5
 by Fabrice Florin - Nov. 7, 2008

Informative overview on the first members of the Obama administration, including full profiles for Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod. This report is factual, fair and provides interesting context on each team member.

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 by Kaizar Campwala - Nov. 8, 2008

Gives solid information about the key members of Obama's transition team and new cabinet. Lacks sourcing, and isn't particularly critical or enterprising.

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3.1
 by Leo Romero - Nov. 8, 2008

A good introduction, and a page to watch as it is regularly updated.

For more depth and breadth, I recommend the "Transition Team" page of the Times. Stories relating to the transition, mainly profiles. I added a link ... More »

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 by Luisfran - Nov. 8, 2008
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 by David Pappas - Nov. 9, 2008

Little to no editorial content along with an intention to provide multiple sides - yes, this is quality journalism.

These decisions will provide an insight in to the kind of president Obama will be.

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 by John Hartnett - Nov. 8, 2008
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 by Janet Moorman - Nov. 8, 2008
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by Elaine Lynn - Nov. 8, 2008

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    New York Times | Nov. 8, 2008 (News Analysis)
    As he prepares to take office, President-elect Barack Obama is relying on a small team of advisers who will lead his transition operation and help choose the members of a new ...
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