With the world grappling with war , recession and terrorist threats that erupted this week during coordinated attacks in India , Obama was moving swiftly to try to bring reassurance and continuity in the federal government when he takes over in less than two months . _ Disclose the names of every contributor to his foundation since its inception in 1997 and all contributors going forward . _ Refuse donations from foreign governments to the Clinton Global Initiative , his annual charitable conference . _ Volunteer to step away from day-to-day management of the foundation while his wife is secretary of state . _ Submit his speaking schedule to review by the State Department and White House counsel . _ Submit any new sources of income to a similar ethical review .