How Hillary Clinton Reached the Front of the Cabinet Line

WASHINGTON (Nov. 24, 2008) - How did Hillary Rodham Clinton become the first in line to join the Obama cabinet?

Is Obama Gathering an Aerie of Hawks for National Security?

(Nov. 21, 2008) - As he wrapped up his second week as president-elect, Barack Obama appears to be taking an altruistic approach in both diplomacy and politics. How else to explain the fact that he had all but offered the most prestigious job in his Cabinet -- Secretary of State -- to a woman whose foreign policy experience he once dismissed as consisting of having tea with ambassadors?

Napolitano Top Candidate for Homeland Security Job

WASHINGTON (Nov. 19, 2008) - President-elect Barack Obama is likely to choose Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to be secretary of homeland security, top Obama advisers and several Democrats said Thursday as the shape of Obama's Cabinet begins to emerge.

Cash Benefits for Veterans, Retirees, and Survivors

"The VA has a variety of cash benefit programs for veterans and retirees; however, the rules for these can be complex, the payments can be low, and more often than not, receipt of one payment can preclude receipt of another."

Health Care for Retirees and Veterans

"From TRICARE fee increases for retirees and free medical care promises, to VA mental health care services and VA claims processing, there are many issues currently facing military health care. Find out what you can do."

Care for Returning Wounded Warriors

"As of January 8, 2008, the DoD has reported 28,870 servicemembers wounded in action and 30,537 servicemembers wounded in "non-hostile" related incidents. So far, 17 percent have been diagnosed with PTSD."