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Transition of power

Barack Obama takes the oath of office for president on Jan. 20, 2009. The weeks leading up to that date provide some insight into how he will govern.

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Transition of power

Priorities of the New Congress

Broadcast: Midday, 01/12/2009, 11:00 a.m.

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The new Congress has just begun, and already underway are confirmation hearings for President-elect Obama's cabinet picks.

Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute joins Gary Eichten to talk about the hearings and Congressional priorities.

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  • Norm Ornstein: Political analyst and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute

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