President's Cabinet
The President's Cabinet includes the heads (secretaries) of 15 executive departments who advise the president in matters related to their particular department. Since President Bush's cabinet members will be resigning their posts I will need to find replacements for them.
At present I do not have replacements picked out for any of the departments. To be honest, picking replacements will not be much of a priority until election time. Keep an eye on this page of the website and you will see names of nominees filled in slowly but surely as I get time to research each department.
If you, the reader, have any names in mind for the cabinet positions listed below please submit their names [see "How to get involved/Survey" in Index 1 to submit nominees for cabinet positions]. Please feel free to submit your own name if you feel like you could do a better job than one of the current cabinet secretaries.
With your name please include contact information and an explanation of why you think you could do whatever job that you are interested in and why you are qualified. I will want to fill these positions with American Taxpayers who have not been part of the Washington culture since we will be starting over from scratch with a different type of presidency. All names submitted will be considered equally. Below is a listing of the various cabinet positions along with a brief description of their responsibilities.
Secretary of State
Handles foreign affairs and relationships with other nations. Makes recommendations on foreign policy, negotiates treaties, speaks for the United States in the United Nations, and represents the United States at international conferences.
Secretary of Treasury
Formulates and recommends economic, financial, tax, and fiscal policies; serves as financial agent for the US Government; responsible for manufacturing coins and currency.
Secretary of Defense
Provides the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of the United States. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, and reserve forces are part of this department.
Attorney General
Enforces and defends the federal laws of the United States by preventing and controlling crime, seeking just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and enforcing the Nation's immigration laws.
Secretary of the Interior
Oversees national conservation efforts and is responsible for most of our nationally owned public lands, natural resources, and wildlife.
Secretary of Agriculture
Ensures a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply; cares for agriculture, forest, and range lands; supports the development of rural communities; provides economic development for farmers and rural residents.
Secretary of Commerce
Promotes economic, business, and job opportunities for all Americans. Responsible for all copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Also plays a major role in federal government matters related to oceans, weather, and technology.
Secretary of Labor
Oversees the interests of US workers by protecting workers' wages, health and safety employment and pension rights; promoting equal employment opportunity; administering job training, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation programs.
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Protects the health of all Americans and provides essential human services. The duties of the Department include conducting medical research, preventing the outbreak of diseases, assuring the safety of food and drugs; administering financial assistance for low income families; protecting against child and domestic abuse; and protecting against drug abuse.
Secretary of Housing and Development
Aims to create a decent, safe, and sanitary home and living environment for every American. Responsible for home ownership programs, providing housing assistance for low income persons, helping the homeless, and promoting growth and development in distressed neighborhoods.
Secretary of Transportation
Ensures a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system. This includes transportation of people and goods by car, plane, train, and ship. Also responsible for maintaining the federal highway system.
Secretary of Energy
Researches and develops reliable energy systems that are friendly to the environment, but are not too expensive. It is also responsible for the Nation's nuclear energy and weapons technologies.
Secretary of Education
Establishes guidelines and provides leadership to address American education. Also helps local communities meet the needs of their students. Helps individuals pay for college and prepare for employment.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Acts as the principal advocate for veterans and their families ensuring that they receive medical care, benefits, social support, and lasting memorials recognizing their service.
Secretary of Homeland Security
Works to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters.
For your information, cabinet level rank has been given to the Vice President, the White House Chief of Staff, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, the director of the National Drug Control Policy and the United States Trade Representative.
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