President-elect Barack Obama will be focusing on selecting his White House Cabinet in the areas of energy, the environment, trade, and agriculture next week. He has already assembled his economic and national security team but has emphasized that climate change policy will also be a top priority. His transition team has not revealed any names being considered for these positions. Obama will hold a news conference on Sunday to commemorate the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and discuss the contributions of those who have served the nation. He will also appear on a television news program to potentially discuss future appointments. Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, a key supporter of Obama's campaign, is being considered for a role in the administration, potentially as the energy or agriculture secretary. A spokesperson for Sebelius stated that she is grateful for the consideration and willing to support the Obama administration in any way she can. The Democratic governor, who was previously considered for the vice presidential nomination, has been a strong advocate for renewable energy in Kansas, aiming for 20 percent of the state's energy to come from wind by 2020. Obama's goal is to increase the use of renewable energy sources in the U.S. to reduce reliance on foreign oil suppliers. Industry sources have identified potential candidates for the positions of energy secretary and climate "czar" in Obama's administration. Dan Reicher, climate director at Google.org and former Energy Department official, as well as John Podesta, co-chair of Obama's transition team, are being considered. Carol Browner, leader of Obama's energy and environment task force, is a top contender for the climate chief position. A decision is expected soon, but vetting for these positions is still ongoing. Obama officials are determining how a climate official in the White House would impact other policy players. Potential candidates for the position of EPA administrator include Lisa Jackson, who previously served as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection in New Jersey, and Mary Nichols, who was an assistant administrator for the EPA during the Clinton administration. In terms of trade, President Obama recently met with California Democratic Rep. Xavier Becerra to discuss the possibility of him becoming chief trade negotiator. Becerra, known for his cautious approach to international trade agreements, would be the first Hispanic to hold this position. Other potential candidates for the role of agriculture secretary include two Democrats from the US House of Representatives, John Salazar of Colorado and Sanford Bishop of Georgia, as well as Sebelius, according to anonymous sources. Vice President-elect Joe Biden has selected Jared Bernstein to serve as his chief economist and economic policy adviser. Bernstein held the position of deputy chief economist for the Department of Labor from 1995 to 1996.