Jan 21 2009
Obama’s First Day
In his first full day as President, Barack Obama requested a 120-day halt to the military tribunals at Guantanamo, called Mideast leaders regarding the situation in Gaza, froze all White House salaries over $100,000, set tighter restrictions on the role of lobbyists in his administration and met with military advisors to discuss plans for drawing down troop levels in Iraq and retooling the situation in Afghanistan.
Not bad for a first day.
Word is that tomorrow he’ll sign an executive order calling for the closure of the prison at Guantanamo.
