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A look at picks, top contenders for the president-elect's administration.
- The 44th President: Barack Obama
Not Your Everyday Move: Obamas to D.C.
Bush, Obama Meet at White House- Bushes Welcome Obamas to White House
Oval Office Handover: Spats and Grudges- Obamas Decide on D.C. Private School
- Inaugural Balls Questioned in Tight Economy
Inauguration Gets Top Billing- Locals Seek to Profit From Inauguration
- Scalp Inauguration Tickets...Face Time in Jail?
- First in Line No Guarantee for Inaugural Tickets
The president-elect faces challenges abroad and at home as he transitions to the White House.
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