Obama Seeks Fresh Thinking – WSJ Article

The headline on this story in the WSJ is, “Obama Seeking Fresh Thinking”. “Sometimes policy making in Washington can become a little bit too ingrown, a little bit too insular,” Mr. Obama told reporters in Chicago. “The walls of the echo chamber can sometimes keep out fresh voices and new ways of thinking.” The story .. read more

Obama Chooses Paul Volcker as Economic Advisor

Via MarketWatch: Reiterating that the United States is facing an historic economic crisis, President-elect Barack Obama tapped former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker to run a new White House advisory board tasked with offering independent advice about how to stage an economic recovery. “Paul has been by my side throughout this campaign, providing a deep .. read more