The Obama Administration appears to have hit the ground running, with ABC News reporting that numerous projects and "renovations" are underway in Washington.

First, there was the much anticipated $787 billion stimulus plan, which among countless other issues, is expected to create 3.5 million jobs in the next 2 years.

Along with this Administration's efforts on housing and the economy, according to ABC News, the President has also:

• signed an executive order Monday lifting the 7½-year ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research and a memorandum covering all scientific research,

• closed Guantanamo Bay Military Facility, and

• lifted the ban on photographing flag-draped casket of fallen military.

Published: March 11, 2009

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