Obama Picks Volcker to Head New Economic Panel

Paul Volcker, who helped tame runaway inflation in the 1980s during two terms as chairman of the Federal Reserve, has agreed to lead the new White House economic advisory committee.

Obama has selected yet another Clintonista, but this one is probably a safe bet, and actually a good choice for someone who know how to work with the economy.

Retains Gates.

Don't expect Obama to leave Iraq too soon. Something that I may have been wrong about (which looks like there may be more of if Obama's decisions lately-if not cabinet picks-keep surprising some)

Also something that is leaving the far left none too pleased.