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Transition News 11/18

By The New Republic Staff

November 18, 2008

Decisions on domestic spying will pose early tests for Obama.

How the transition is turning K Street blue.

WaPo reports on "burrowing," the way the GOP is securing jobs for some appointees.

Is Richard Holbrooke vying to be secretary of state?

Obama's appointment spree is a brain drain on the Hill, WaPo says.

Stuart Taylor says Obama shouldn't try to meet global expectations with his Guantanamo decision.

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