Building 44

Federal agencies and the Obama transition

INTERACTIVE: Obama's Cabinet Picks

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NOTE: Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States on Nov. 4. He will be inaugurated Jan. 20. Weeks are calculated from the Wednesday after the election to the following Tuesday.

NOTE: Some agency positions have two nominees per president if the first nominee rescinded his name and another was nominated in his place.

SOURCE: Staff Reports | GRAPHIC: Karen Yourish, Laura Stanton and Nathaniel Vaughn Kelso, The Washington Post

Major Agencies and Advisers

A series of Washington Post profiles of most federal departments and agencies that outline the major challenges awaiting President-elect Barack Obama and the top officials he chooses.

Other Agencies and Advisers

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