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Jack Lew has been nominated to be the next Treasury secretary. Mandel Ngan /AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

Obama Taps Top Aide Lew For Treasury

January 10, 2013 • The president has nominated his chief of staff. Jack Lew is also a former budget director in both the Clinton and Obama administrations. He would replace Timothy Geithner, who plans to step down soon.

President Obama announces nomination of Jack Lew for Treasury

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Likely Suspects: Guessing Obama's Second-Term Cabinet

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick introduces President Obama at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser last year. Could Patrick be chosen to replace Eric Holder as attorney general? Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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It's All Politics

Likely Suspects: Guessing Obama's Second-Term Cabinet

November 8, 2012 • A number of people are in the running for Cabinet appointments in President Obama's second term.

It's All Politics

U.S. Interest Payments A Growing Fiscal Menace

February 17, 2011 • Interest payments on the national debt are forecast by 2018 to crowd out much of U.S. spending. Experts worry that the deteriorating fiscal situation could drive up the interest rates the U.S. must pay, further worsening the situation.