NationalBusy first week for President ObamaFor President Obama, expectations are high. He wasted no time transitioning into the office of president and spent his first week fulfilling several campaign promises and assuring the confirmation of several of his cabinet secretaries. Obama brings celebrity status to the White HouseNewly elected President Barack Obama is already being considered as more of a celebrity than almost any other politician in history. According to CNN.com, Ebony magazine named him one of the "Top 25 coolest brothers of all time," along with Tupac Shakur, Muhammad Ali, Jay-Z and Marvin Gaye. This past Sunday, HBO hosted an inauguration celebration called "We Are One" for Obama. | |
