Barack Obama's Cabinet

Biden, thrilled to be in Vancouver, tells US athletes they'll be face of America during games. Through a victorious presidential campaign, an inauguration and all the travels that come with the office, Vice President Joe Biden had never seen his wife and family more excited.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet announced nearly $1 billion in grants on Friday to increase the use of health information technology, pushing a key component of Obama's healthcare overhaul and job creation plans.

Bidens, former Olympians head to winter games in Vancouver, British Columbia next week. Vice President Joe Biden is heading to the Winter Olympics.

HUD secretary tapped to stay away from Capitol while Obama delivers State of the Union speech. One member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet has been picked to watch his State of the Union address on television.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee on Tuesday launches three long days of hearings on a Democratic climate bill in a bid to further convince an international summit in December that Washington is serious about tackling global warming.

Most Cabinet members visit Nevada in what GOP sees as an effort to boost Sen. Harry Reid. The travel industry may be hurting in Las Vegas these days but not for lack of visits from members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet.

Most Cabinet members visit Nevada in what GOP sees as an effort to boost Sen. Harry Reid. The travel industry may be hurting in Las Vegas these days but not for lack of visits from members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet.

SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's office said on Thursday it did not expect federal prosecutors to bring charges in a legal probe that led him to withdraw his nomination for a post in President Barack Obama's Cabinet.

Vice President Biden touts recovery act at National Urban League conference in Chicago. Vice President Joe Biden touted the $787 billion federal stimulus effort on Friday, saying he sees signs that the recession could end soon, but also called the package "the most misunderstood" piece of legislation.

In low-profile release, Obama delivers on pledge for $100 million in cuts. It's not real money as measured by the Washington adage of "$1 billion here and $1 billion there," but President Barack Obama's Cabinet has just delivered on his demand for $100 million in budget savings.

'Serious sin' senator's 2010 bid to give early glimpse of scandal-scarred conservatives' fate. Before South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's romantic disappearance in Argentina and Nevada Sen. John Ensign's fling with a campaign aide, there was Sen. David Vitter's "serious sin" involving an escort service.

To avoid crossing picket line, Biden and other Cabinet leaders skipping mayors' meeting. Steering clear of a messy labor dispute, the White House on Friday said Vice President Joe Biden and other members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet have scrapped plans to attend a national mayors' conference in Rhode Island rather than cross a picket line of local firefighters.

US Homeland Security Secretary says she knows Sept. 11 terrorists didn't come from Canada. U.S. Homeland Secretary Janet Napolitano wanted to make it clear to Canada on Wednesday that she knows she misspoke when she erroneously said that the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists entered the United States through Canada.