In the Loop: washingtonintransition


Posted at 02:10 PM ET, 05/20/2013

Sapiro moving up to be acting U.S Trade Rep
By Al Kamen
Deputy U.S. Trade Rep. Miriam Sapiro said to be taking over pending confirmation of pending nominee.

By Al Kamen  |  02:10 PM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 05/17/2013

Obama fills jobs under streamlined process
By Al Kamen
Streamlined federal job appointments process showing results.

By Al Kamen  |  02:55 PM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 03:43 PM ET, 05/16/2013

Senate confirms Moniz as secretary of energy
By Al Kamen
Former MIT scientist and professor approved unanimously, 97 to 0.

By Al Kamen  |  03:43 PM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washingtonintransition, transition

Posted at 03:42 PM ET, 05/15/2013

VA deputy secretary Scott Gould departs Friday
By Al Kamen
The agency’s No. 2 had been in the post for four years.

By Al Kamen  |  03:42 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Kerry team starting to fill in at State
By Al Kamen
Department veteran and top National Security Council aide Danny Russel is tapped for East Asia post.

By Al Kamen  |  01:29 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Pelosi aide joins Facebook’s D.C. lobby shop
By Al Kamen
Catlin O’Neill, chief of staff in Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office, joins the social media giant

By Al Kamen  |  10:41 AM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 05/13/2013

John Kerry’s brother Cam is ‘Mr. Secretary’ too
By Al Kamen
Cameron Kerry named acting Commerce Secretary.

By Al Kamen  |  12:23 PM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, Washingtonintransition

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 05/10/2013

Key Cabinet jobs still open
By Al Kamen
While most of the Cabinet jobs are filled or have nominees, nearly half the deputy slots are open.

By Al Kamen  |  08:00 AM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 05/09/2013

Twitter legal director to White House tech post
By Al Kamen
Silicon Valley lawyer Nicole Wong is in line to be senior adviser to the White House chief technology officer.

By Al Kamen  |  11:30 AM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 05/03/2013

Obama’s second-term Cabinet in one graphic
By Emily Heil
Who’s in the inner circle, and what the diversity breakdown looks like.

By Emily Heil  |  10:39 AM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 05/03/2013

Beirne lands a West Wing office
By Al Kamen
Katie Beirne, a top Senate aide, is moving in as White House deputy communications director.

By Al Kamen  |  09:00 AM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 05/02/2013

Obama’s second-term Cabinet: Fewer women, minorities
By Emily Heil and Al Kamen
With the addition of two more nominees, Obama’s second-term Cabinet is less diverse than his first.

By Emily Heil and Al Kamen  |  12:04 PM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 05/02/2013

State Department public diplomacy post still unfilled
By Al Kamen
Sources said Charles Rivkin was likely pick for job — State Department says not happening.

By Al Kamen  |  08:00 AM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 05/01/2013

Wintour in Paris Embassy?
By Al Kamen
Vogue editor may be the pick after mega-bundler Marc Lasry’s withdrawal.

By Al Kamen  |  12:15 PM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 05/01/2013

Feingold headed to State Department?
By Al Kamen
Former three-term Sen. Russ Feingold may be named special envoy to troubled Central African region.

By Al Kamen  |  08:00 AM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, Washingtonintransition

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 04/30/2013

Anthony Foxx will be youngest Cabinet secretary
By Emily Heil
The Charlotte mayor gets picked to be transportation secretary on his 42nd birthday. If confirmed, he’ll be the youngest secretary — and one of the youngest in recent history.

By Emily Heil  |  12:01 PM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Lasry drops out of running for ambassadorship
By Al Kamen
Hedge fund billionaire cites business reasons for not taking job in Paris.

By Al Kamen  |  03:13 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, Washingtonintransition

Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 04/24/2013

More State Department senior officials exiting
By Al Kamen
Undersecretaries for economic and energy matters and public diplomacy and public affairs leaving in summer.

By Al Kamen  |  03:31 PM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 04/22/2013

Trade, Commerce and Asia spots still vacant
By Al Kamen
With North Korea and trade with Asia on the front burner, key positions are still open.

By Al Kamen  |  01:26 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 04/16/2013

New ‘power couple’ at State?
By Al Kamen
Chatter at Foggy Bottom is that Dan Sepulveda may be tapped to deal with international communications.

By Al Kamen  |  12:10 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Transition, Washingtonintransition

Posted at 04:47 PM ET, 04/08/2013

Miami lawyer Wagar is leading pick for Singapore
By Al Kamen
Mega-bundler raised more than $1 million for Obama 2012 campaign.

By Al Kamen  |  04:47 PM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:29 PM ET, 04/03/2013

Obama said to pick mega-fundraiser Bruce Heyman for Canada
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | Chicagoan Bruce Heyman of Goldman Sachs is a member of Obama campaign finance committee.

By Al Kamen  |  06:29 PM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Transition, Washingtonintransition

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Obama names Deese deputy OMB director
By Al Kamen
Brian Deese had been the auto czar and deputy director of the National Economic Council.

By Al Kamen  |  05:00 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  in Transition, Washingtonintransition

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Obama team’s firmer grip on foreign policy slots
By Al Kamen
The Kerry-Hagel team won’t have leeway afforded Clinton-Gates duo.

By Al Kamen  |  01:25 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Transition, Washingtonintransition

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 03/18/2013

Perez first Dominican American named to cabinet
By Al Kamen
Past Latino nominees have been mostly Mexican American.

By Al Kamen  |  01:39 PM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  intransition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 04:09 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Ron Kirk’s last day is today as U.S. Trade Rep
By Al Kamen
Former Dallas mayor said to be heading home to a private sector job.

By Al Kamen  |  04:09 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  washingtonintransition, transition

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 03/12/2013

Psaki still in training for State Department job
By Al Kamen
Diplomacy requires fluency in diplospeak and perhaps land-mine sensors

By Al Kamen  |  08:00 AM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Black Caucus chair questions Cabinet diversity
By Emily Heil
Rep. Marcia Fudge, who heads the Congressional Black Caucus, calls all-white slate of nominees ‘disappointing.’

By Emily Heil  |  03:51 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Forecasts | Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Obama’s West Wing: the seating chart
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | Proximity to power is power, in any administration.

By Al Kamen  |  08:00 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 03/04/2013

OPM chief in mix for ambassador to Australia
By Al Kamen
OPM director John Berry is said to be the leading candidate for the Canberra post.

By Al Kamen  |  12:50 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Team Hagel starting to assemble at Pentagon
By Al Kamen
A former Leon Panetta aide, two former Hagel Senate staffers are in the mix.

By Al Kamen  |  07:00 AM ET, 02/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Washington’s a hard place to leave
By Al Kamen
Seems that former State Department policy planning chief Jake Sullivan just can’t leave town.

By Al Kamen  |  04:36 PM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Tom Nides back at Morgan Stanley as vice chairman
By Al Kamen
Nides had left the investment bank two years ago to be deputy secretary of state for management.

By Al Kamen  |  11:36 AM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, Washingtonintransition

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Another woman for the Cabinet, but fewer chances for diversity
By Emily Heil
As President Obama prepares to announce another female Cabinet nominee, the chances for racial diversity among his top advisers are narrowing.

By Emily Heil  |  07:00 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Politics | Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Obama fundraising director said to be headed to Denmark
By Al Kamen
Rufus Gifford would be second openly gay ambassador to a NATO country.

By Al Kamen  |  01:04 PM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 07:30 AM ET, 02/16/2013

Veteran Kerry aide to head policy planning at State
By Al Kamen
David McKean takes over a plum position at the State Department.

By Al Kamen  |  07:30 AM ET, 02/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 02/15/2013

DNC chief likely pick as ambassador to South Africa
By Al Kamen
Democratic National Committee executive director and former Obama White House aide said to be in line for the Pretoria job.

By Al Kamen  |  08:00 AM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Acting Labor secretary Seth Harris taking prominent role
By Emily Heil
Do efforts to grab the spotlight indicate that Seth Harris wants the nomination to replace Hilda Solis?

By Emily Heil  |  01:47 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 02/14/2013

Justice Department spokeswoman heading out
By Al Kamen
Tracy Schmaler, who led the public affairs operation at Justice for the past four years, departs in March.

By Al Kamen  |  07:00 AM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:44 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Obama’s Cabinet: What’s the state of the union?
By Emily Heil
Eight open seats, only one confirmation — where Obama’s efforts to restock his Cabinet stand.

By Emily Heil  |  03:44 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:57 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Daalder to Chicago, Psaki to State and more. . .
By Al Kamen
Ambassador to NATO to head think tank; Obama spokeswoman said to be headed to State.

By Al Kamen  |  02:57 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:25 PM ET, 02/11/2013

Ex-governor Granholm heading to Pew Charitable Trusts job?
By Al Kamen
The former Michigan governor says confirmation for a cabinet job might be too difficult.

By Al Kamen  |  03:25 PM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Small-biz chief Karen Mills stepping down
By Emily Heil
The head of the Small Business Administration could announce her resignation as soon as Monday.

By Emily Heil  |  10:25 AM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:12 PM ET, 02/08/2013

Deputy OMB director Higginbottom to State Department
By Al Kamen
Secretary of State John Kerry’s former Senate aide Heather Higginbottom is to become a counselor at State.

By Al Kamen  |  04:12 PM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 02/07/2013

John Brennan’s gifts: crystal clock, tequila
By Emily Heil
The nominee to head the CIA had to disclose gifts he’s received, which include a horse-shaped lamp and a bottle of tequila.

By Emily Heil  |  08:59 AM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 02/06/2013

Sally Jewell can’t be president
By Al Kamen
The British-born CEO of REI will be a fixture at State of the Union speeches.

By Al Kamen  |  02:01 PM ET, 02/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 02/05/2013

Obama chief speechwriter leaving White House
By Al Kamen
Jon Favreau, the talented wordsmith, is leaving March 1 after the State of the Union address.

By Al Kamen  |  11:46 AM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Foreign policy aide Samantha Power leaving administration
By Al Kamen
Human rights champion and long-time Obama aide leaving National Security Council.

By Al Kamen  |  12:06 PM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 02/01/2013

Energy Secretary Steven Chu resigning
By Al Kamen
Chu, a Nobel Prize winner, never seemed comfortable in intensely political Washington.

By Al Kamen  |  12:40 PM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 01/31/2013

REI chief Sally Jewell in the mix for Interior
By Al Kamen
Enviros buzzing that successful head of outdoor gear and clothing company is in contention.

By Al Kamen  |  01:08 PM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:27 PM ET, 01/30/2013

Obama Cabinet musical chairs update
By Al Kamen
More names said to be in the mix for top administration jobs.

By Al Kamen  |  05:27 PM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 01/30/2013

Obama donor Pritzker for Commerce Secretary?
By Al Kamen
Chicago hotel heiress and Obama campaign bundler said to be a top candidate to lead Commerce.

By Al Kamen  |  01:18 PM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 01/29/2013

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is leaving the administration
By Al Kamen
LaHood, the only Republican in the President Obama’s Cabinet, said Tuesday he plans to leave as soon as a successor is confirmed.

By Al Kamen  |  10:25 AM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 01/28/2013

Ash Carter to stay on as deputy secretary of defense
By Al Kamen
Carter says President Obama called him after nominating Hagel and asked him to remain as No. 2

By Al Kamen  |  02:29 PM ET, 01/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 01/23/2013

Kerrys to divest energy and other holdings as part of State Department agreement
By Al Kamen
The secretary of state nominee is following an ethics agreement to avoid conflicts of interest if confirmed.

By Al Kamen  |  03:30 PM ET, 01/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Forecasts | Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 01/23/2013

Afghan special rep returns to the private sector
By Al Kamen
Afghan-Pakistan rep Marc Grossman heads back to The Cohen Group.

By Al Kamen  |  01:17 PM ET, 01/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:31 AM ET, 01/23/2013

What to expect when you’re expecting a plum political appointment
By Emily Heil
The process of getting a political appointment is a delicate dance. Experts offer a few do’s and don’ts.

By Emily Heil  |  08:31 AM ET, 01/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:20 PM ET, 01/22/2013

U.S. Trade Rep Ron Kirk is leaving administration
By Al Kamen
The former mayor of Dallas is likely to head to a private sector job back in Texas.

By Al Kamen  |  05:20 PM ET, 01/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 01/22/2013

Tom Udall’s name added to the mix for Interior post
By Emily Heil
Sen. Tom Udall’s name sent to the White House for consideration — but other candidates might have an edge.

By Emily Heil  |  01:32 PM ET, 01/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 01/22/2013

Nides to leave State; embassies being filled
By Al Kamen
Deputy secretary leaves next month.

By Al Kamen  |  01:18 PM ET, 01/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:55 AM ET, 01/18/2013

Kerry’s nomination timeline; Hagel and Iran; and 2016 maneuvering (read-this roundup)
By Emily Heil
In the Loop’s morning news roundup: Secretary of State nominee is on track; Chuck Hagel and Iran; and it’s almost 2016, right?

By Emily Heil  |  09:55 AM ET, 01/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 01/18/2013

Kerry, if confirmed as secretary of state, will have scores of top jobs to fill
By Al Kamen
Nearly 200 State Department jobs could be up for grabs.

By Al Kamen  |  07:00 AM ET, 01/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  John Kerry, Obama, Senate, Hillary Clinton, State Department, David Wade, Bill Danvers, Frank Lowenstein, Tom Nides, Bill Burns, Al Kamen, Emily Heil, In the Loop, washingtonintransition

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 01/14/2013

Hillary Clinton leaves John Kerry some places worth visiting
By Al Kamen
Outgoing secretary of state missed some excellent stops during her tenure.

By Al Kamen  |  01:45 PM ET, 01/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 01/14/2013

Hilda Solis seems to enjoy post-Cabinet life
By Emily Heil
The departing Secretary of Labor seems to be enjoying her post-Cabinet life.

By Emily Heil  |  01:17 PM ET, 01/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:10 AM ET, 01/11/2013

Obama taking heavy fire from women’s groups over cabinet nominations
By Al Kamen and Emily Heil
IN THE LOOP | The lack of a woman or minority in the first three nominations has raised concerns.

By Al Kamen and Emily Heil  |  06:10 AM ET, 01/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 01/10/2013

Obama Cabinet in flux
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | A White House official’s listing of three Cabinet members who are staying raises concerns.

By Al Kamen  |  12:23 PM ET, 01/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 01/10/2013

Hillary Clintonophiles take note
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | She’s only saying she’s “off the very fast track for a little while.”

By Al Kamen  |  06:00 AM ET, 01/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:05 PM ET, 01/09/2013

Cabinet musical chairs continues
By Al Kamen
Labor Secretary Solis goes, three others staying put.

By Al Kamen  |  06:05 PM ET, 01/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 01/08/2013

Obama’s possible picks for counterterror adviser?
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | Undersecretary of Defense Michael Vickers may lead the field.

By Al Kamen  |  11:26 AM ET, 01/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:19 PM ET, 01/07/2013

Obama’s Cabinet diversity in danger with new picks
By Emily Heil
The slate of White House picks expected this week are overwhelmingly white and male.

By Emily Heil  |  12:19 PM ET, 01/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 11:18 AM ET, 01/07/2013

Is Washington Gov. Gregoire front-runner for EPA?
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | Reports last week put the outgoing governor atop the list.

By Al Kamen  |  11:18 AM ET, 01/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 01/04/2013

Obama transition — with Hagel, Brennan — may finally pick up steam
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | After a very slow start, President Obama may finally start filling some top jobs.

By Al Kamen  |  02:58 PM ET, 01/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 01/03/2013

Obama Mideast and terrorism policy team changes
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | Two key departures from State and the National Security Council.

By Al Kamen  |  02:30 PM ET, 01/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:05 PM ET, 01/02/2013

Favreau deputy eyed as possible replacement
By Emily Heil
If Jon Favreau leaves the West Wing, his deputy, Cody Kennan, is being talked about as a likely successor.

By Emily Heil  |  03:05 PM ET, 01/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 12/21/2012

Obama transition tracker: Who’s going, who’s staying
By Emily Heil
An interactive chart reflects Team Obama’s second-term moves.

By Emily Heil  |  01:42 PM ET, 12/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:22 PM ET, 12/18/2012

AmEx chief Chenault to Cabinet?
By Emily Heil
The business leader is reportedly under consideration for possible post at Treasury or Commerce.

By Emily Heil  |  04:22 PM ET, 12/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:21 PM ET, 12/17/2012

Is Obama’s secretary of energy list shortening?
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | Chatter is the lengthy list may be getting narrower.

By Al Kamen  |  01:21 PM ET, 12/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 12/12/2012

Inauguration could suffer Obama’s weather curse
By Emily Heil
What if nasty weather hits on the big day? There’s a plan in place.

By Emily Heil  |  01:44 PM ET, 12/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 12/12/2012

White House musical chairs — the beat goes on
By Al Kamen
No white smoke on a new chief of staff.

By Al Kamen  |  12:09 PM ET, 12/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 12/11/2012

Ambassador chasers?
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | A powerhouse Washington law firm offers advice to administration jobseekers.

By Al Kamen  |  12:09 PM ET, 12/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Pentagon general counsel Jeh Johnson to step down
By Emily Heil
Department of Defense general counsel Jeh Johnson is returning to private practice.

By Emily Heil  |  04:36 PM ET, 12/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 03:08 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Hillary Clinton for president? President Clinton for ambassador?
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | The speculations are reaching new heights

By Al Kamen  |  03:08 PM ET, 12/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Transition, washingtonintransition, Hillary Clinton, president, Bill Clinton, polls, Ireland, Michael Sneed, Chicago Sun-Times, President Clinton, Walter Mondale, William Taft, John Quincy Adams, Anne Gearan, Al Kamen, Emily Heil, In the Loop

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 12/04/2012

Favreau, Obama speechwriter, weighing White House exit
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | His departure may come after inaugural speech and State of the Union.

By Al Kamen  |  03:17 PM ET, 12/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 11/30/2012

With women leaving Cabinet, advocates want even more top jobs
By Emily Heil
IN THE LOOP | With female Cabinet members poised to leave, advocates want even more women in top jobs.

By Emily Heil  |  07:00 AM ET, 11/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Fairfax City | Tags:  Transition, washingtonintransition

Posted at 03:07 PM ET, 11/29/2012

Vilsack seen likely staying for second Obama term
By Al Kamen
IN THE LOOP | Latest word is that Christie Vilsack may be heading this way after losing tough House race.

By Al Kamen  |  03:07 PM ET, 11/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  washingtonintransition, Transition, Tom Vilsack, Christie Vilsack, Steve King, President Obama, Agriculture, Cabinet, Al Kamen, Emily Heil, In the Loop

Posted at 04:12 PM ET, 11/26/2012

Names swirl for possible Energy, EPA jobs
By Emily Heil
Nominees are vying for possible openings at agency helms; officials at SEC, USPTO step down.

By Emily Heil  |  04:12 PM ET, 11/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  washingtonintransition

Posted at 05:57 PM ET, 11/19/2012

The Holder Watch continues
By Al Kamen
Officials say he’d like to stay on another year.

By Al Kamen  |  05:57 PM ET, 11/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  washingtonintransition, Transition, Eric Holder, attorney general, Justice Department, Janet Napolitano, Department of Homeland Security

Posted at 12:59 PM ET, 11/07/2012

Obama’s cabinet: Some go, some stay
By Al Kamen
Don’t look for wholesale, rapid turnover.

By Al Kamen  |  12:59 PM ET, 11/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Obama, Cabinet, Transition, Clinton, Kerry, Scott Brown, Susan Rice, Tim Geithner, Jack Lew, Erskine Bowles, Suzanne Nora Johnson, Leon Panetta, Ashton Carter, Michele Flournoy, Eric Holder, Janet Napolitano, Arne Duncan, Shaun Donovan, Kathleen Sibelius, Hilda Solis, Eric Shinseki, Ray LaHood, Ken Salazar, Tom Vilsack, Steven Chu, Lisa Jackson, Byron Dorgan, Jeff Bingaman, Ernie Moniz, Mary Nichols, Bob Perciasepe, Elaine Chao, Janet Reno, Donna Shalala, Bruce Babbitt, Richard Riley, Al Kamen, Emily Heil, In the Loop, washingtonintransition