With his red cape flying high behind him, 10-year-old Paul Wilson dashes from one corner of his house to the other chasing after a most vile and lethal villain.  

WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama, commencing face to face consultations with congressional leaders Monday, is embracing an unexpectedly large tax cut of up to $300 billion. Obama said the country faces an "extraordinary economic challenge."

NEW YORK -- Can't make the payments on that new car you just bought? No problem -- just return it free of charge.

This event is like no other in sports.

Now that 2009 is under way, it's clear that big roadblocks -- and a few opportunities -- lie ahead for those in elected office.