Agency, Washington

Although Barack Obama will not take office until 20 January 2009, he is already moving to fill the key posts in his administration.
With the US economy still in crisis, and US troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, he is expected to act quickly to fill national security and economic posts.
He is also likely to reach out to Republicans and independents to attempt to build a centrist administration.
The selection of the next Treasury secretary will arguably be the most important appointment for the president-elect. [Read more]