Vice-President-Elect Intelligencer 2008 November 18

Biden and Cheney Meet
Vice-President-elect Joe Biden has met with Vice-President Dick Cheney in preparation for the change in administration (Cheney set to meet).

“First Passenger” May Signal Good News for Rail System
Much was made during the campaign of Biden’s use of Amtrak to commute from Delaware to D.C. Amtrak gets 41 percent of its funding from the federal government and is already on track to see this jump to 48 percent. During a campaign speech in Milwaukee, Biden called for a first class passenger rail system. His son, Hunter, sits on the Amtrak board of directors (Hughes & Keane).

Staff
Ron Klain is expected to serve as Biden’s chief of staff. He has had an extensive career in government and the Democratic Party (Connolly).

Sources
Cheney set to meet with his successor Joe Biden. (2008 Nov. 13). Associate Press. http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gifxAq1aLq5fkE0CH8uSfjxUmgQwD94E0J000, accessed 2008 Nov. 18.

Connolly, C. (2008 Nov. 13). Ron Klain tapped as Joe Biden’s chief of staff. Washington Post. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/11/13/ron_klain_tapped_as_joe_bidens.html, accessed 2008 Nov. 18.

Hughes, J., & Keane, A. (2008 Nov. 13). Amtrak rider Joe Biden promises “first class” railroad. Bloomberg. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=assL3T6BC1pk&refer=us, accessed 2008 Nov. 18.