Another Year's End

The year 2008 has brought us a new president, Barack Obama, who has made history for all African Americans citizens in this country. He will be remembered for generations to come. "Yes, we can". Yahoo news reported that Obama had 364 electoral votes while McCain had only 162. Obama claimed Florida with no problems or discrepancies. McCain declared to do all within his power to help and support the new elected president. For election night photos visit http://flickr.com/photos/barackobamadotcom/sets/72157608716313371/show/.

Mr. Obama has a lot of issues facing him in the years ahead. Theres's the war in Iraq, the current financial crisis in the U. S., healthcare, and global warming to name a few. In a 4 minute video on Foxnews.com. Obama said that his new administration would mark a new chapter in climate change leadrship. He also said that Al Gore would be part of the decisionmaking process. Mr. Gore has won several awards for his efforts in the fight for a better environment, incliding a Nobel Peace prize. Gore founded the Alliance for Climate Protection, which is nonpartisan. Its project, the We campaign has a website http:www.wecansolveit.org. They say climatechange is happening much faster than predicted a few years back. Yet, they say we can solve this crisis. If leaders can see that we care, then they will take some action.

Representative Emauel, newly appointed Cheif of staff, says globalization is a good thing along as there is an agenda. He has a history of international dealings. He's led the Democratic Caucus in the passing of legistration pertaining to ethics reform. This reform strengthens national security, increased minimum wage, expanded stem cell reaearch, decrease in the cost of prescription medication, and brought subsidies to the oil industry. For more information on Representative Emanuel history contact The Center for US Global Engagemnt at http://www.usglobalengagement.org.

The Associated Press reported that Obama's appointee to Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, was welcomed by the stock market. On Friday the markets points with up nearly 500 points. Geithner is president of the New York Federal Reserve. he is said to be the right choice to deal with this severe economic crisis. Plans are underway for saving and creating jobs in the ballpark of 2.5 million. the hope is that when the new Congress is seated in they will begin work on the plan immmediately. they will be sworn in on January 6, 2009, two weeks before Obama is sworn in.