minees include Alaska Gov. Tony Knowles, a Democrat who supports drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska; defeated Republican Sen. Slade Gorton, R-Wash.; and Rep. Ralph Hall, a Texas Democrat.Labor SecretaryPossible nominees include Rep. Jim Talent, R-Mo.; Rep. Jennifer Dunn, R-Wash.; former Reagan administration civil rights commissioner Linda Chavez; Connecticut Gov. John Rowland.Housing and Urban Development SecretaryBush has nominated Orange County, Fla. official Mel Martinez.Veterans Affairs SecretaryCandidates include ousted Democratic Sen. Chuck Robb, D-Va.Transportation SecretaryPossible nominees include Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson; Elaine L. Chao, former deputy transportation secretary in first Bush administration; Rep. Jennifer Dunn, R- Wash.; Sen. Spencer Abraham, R-Michigan.Office of Management and BudgetCandidates include Rep. John Kasich, R- Ohio.Drug Policy ChiefCandidates include John C. "Jack" Lawn, Reagan-Bush Drug Enforcement Agency chief.Environmental Protection Agency AdministratorNew Jersey Gov. Christine Whitman is Bush’s choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency.As America heads into the new millennium, George W. Bush will be at the helm of the most powerful nation on the planet. Through all the controversy of the election results, President Bush will need to unravel bipartisanship and bring the country together. Many believed that Bush had no chance of becoming President because of his obscurity in the national limelight. However, Bush emerged as person that could appeal to all races and people’s with his personality. Soon, Governor Bush’s record in Texas came into notice and people put their faith into the oil man from Texas. President Bush is ready to lead this nation and only time will tell if the Governor can fit into the Washington circle. ...
