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The Biden presidency begins to take shape, sort of

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Last week, as Joe Biden officially became the U.S. president-elect, the contours of his administration started to take shape as he continued building his cabinet. His choices so far — mostly uncontroversial, experienced picks — have been a repudiation of his predecessor's administration as well as a clear effort to reflect the populace his presidency will serve. But what policies are reflected in his nominees, and how does he plan on leading his party through what is sure to be a contentious confirmation fight? As Jan. 20 nears and the U.S. leaves a history-making year behind, Biden is going to need all the policy help he can get.

The World Needs Biden to Lead on Climate Reporting — Michael R. Bloomberg

Biden Must Bring Hospital Data Back to the CDC — Bloomberg's editorial board

Buttigieg May Finally Give the U.S. Its Infrastructure Day — Noah Smith

Biden's Energy Pick Threads Green Ideals and Political Reality — Liam Denning

Veterans of the 'Forever Wars' Need Jobs as Much as Health Care — James Stavridis

Bankruptcy Is the Solution to the Student Loan Crisis — Joe Nocera

What Biden Should Do About Israel And Palestine — Hussein Ibish

Undoing One Trump Regulation May Divide Democrats — Cass R. Sunstein

Why Would Biden Put a Republican in His Cabinet? — Jonathan Bernstein

How Biden Can Support a New Arab Spring — Bloomberg's editorial board

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