From the WSJ, confirmation of a proposal made by the Dish months ago:
President-elect Barack Obama is leaning toward asking Defense Secretary Robert Gates to remain in his position for at least a year, according to two Obama advisers. A senior Pentagon official said Mr. Gates would likely accept the offer if it is made.
This article available online at:
http://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2008/11/bob-gates-patriot/208757/
