From CQ ...

Among the small number of White House staff announcements made so far by President-elect Barack Obama , most of the top spots have gone to recent Capitol Hill veterans.

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While Capitol Hill experience is not the primary reason for the appointments, the hires reflect Obama's sensitivity to the importance of Congress in governance, according to a senior transition official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

He is intent on enacting an agenda by finding common ground with Democrats and Republicans, according to the official.

Turning to Capitol Hill for talent is a "very smart move that will only enhance prospects for significant legislative victories," said Jim Manley, a senior aide to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid , D-Nev.

The article goes on to suggest that Hill people who had already made the move to K Street may face a real hurdle in getting appointments.