Obama had a constructive week (I would say)

• Tuesday (Inauguration day)
  

One of the new President's first acts was to suspend the Guantanamo Bay military tribunals for 120 days.

• Wednesday

Circulates plan to shut Guantanamo in a year. Orders pay freeze for senior White House staff. Orders restrictions on lobbyists. Opens government agencies to public scrutiny. Chairs economic and security briefings. Hosts "open house"at White House with Michelle Obama. Telephones Middle East leaders.

• Thursday

Orders the closure of Guantanamo in a year and a prisoner review. Also closes secret CIA prison network. Bans torture and rendition.

Names the Middle East and Aghanistan/Pakistan envoys at event also attended by the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. Tours the White House press room.

• Friday
  

Lifts abortion funding restrictions. Meets Congress leaders oneconomic rescue package. Telephones Gordon Brown.

Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/washington-feels-the-whirlwind-of-change-1514531.html


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