WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate has approved six more nominees by voice vote to serve in President Barack Obama's Cabinet and administration.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. President George W. Bush said Sunday he has been "impressed" by many of President-elect Barack Obama's Cabinet picks.

CHICAGO, Idaho, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama crossed party lines Thursday, choosing Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Ill., to be his Transportation secretary-designate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Ill., is climbing aboard the Obama express, agreeing to serve as transportation secretary, unnamed Democratic officials said Wednesday.

CHICAGO, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Former U.S. Vice President and Nobel Prize winner Al Gore isn't likely to be a member of President-elect Barack Obama's Cabinet, aides to both men say.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday tapped New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson for Commerce secretary, saying his background is suited for the job.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Most of the top candidates to serve in U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's Cabinet supported the war in Iraq in some way, activists say.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Sources say Penny Pritzker, who chaired Barack Obama's campaign financing operation, will drop out of contention for the job of U.S. Commerce Secretary.