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Calls foreign leaders today

President-elect Barack Obama today returned phone calls to three world leaders and expressed his appreciation for their congratulations on his election.

Monday, November 17, 2008 04:42pm EST / in Press Releases

Vice President-elect Biden calls foreign leaders today

Today, Vice President-elect Joe Biden spoke with several foreign leaders via telephone.

Monday, November 17, 2008 02:30pm EST / in Blog

Common Ground: Obama and McCain meet

President-elect Barack Obama welcomed Senator John McCain to his transition headquarters in Chicago today to discuss how they can work together to solve the nation's pressing challenges.

Monday, November 17, 2008 02:07pm EST / in Press Releases

Joint statement from Obama and McCain

President-elect Barack Obama and U.S. Senator John McCain released a statement following their meeting in Chicago today.

Monday, November 17, 2008 11:32am EST / in Press Releases

President-elect Obama calls Governor Schwarzenegger

Yesterday, President-elect Barack Obama called both Governor Schwarzenegger and Mayor Villaraigosa to express his concern over the wildfires and to receive an update on the situation.