In this video Michael Strautmanis, the public liaison for the presidential transition team, discusses steps they are taking to involve the public in the process. The transition team calls it a "seat at the table" and encourages citizens to get involved through their web site, Change.gov.

"Thriving" is the 1st in a 2 part series that was produced for Congresswoman Jean Schmidt OH-02. The commercial was filmed on the roof of the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Produced and directed by Damien Harvey, Capitol Pictures. Consultant/ COS Barry Bennett. Edited at K-Street Post, Washington, DC. Agency Greener and Hook Production Date, August 2008

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