Executive orders to help Obama make difference

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: November 10, 2008

WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama plans to use his executive powers to make an immediate impact when he takes office, perhaps reversing Bush administration policies on stem cell research and domestic drilling for oil and natural gas.

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John Podesta, Obama’s transition chief, said Sunday that Obama is reviewing President Bush’s executive orders on those issues and others as he works to undo policies enacted during eight years of Republican rule.

Podesta also said Obama is working to build a diverse Cabinet. That includes reaching out to Republicans and independents — part of the broad coalition that supported the Democrat during the race against Republican John McCain.


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