Romer chairs the Council of Economic Advisors. WASHINGTON (CNN) — She is known for her cheery disposition and motherly demeanor, especially beside some of the dour faces that surround her, but Christina Romer, the president's chairwoman of the Council of Economic Advisors, is delivering the co...

Obama was rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Obama called the Superbowl winners the Pittsburgh Steelers after their big win Sunday night, White House officials said Monday. Obama started with the team's owner Dan Rooney. The two developed a rapport after Rooney h...