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Balancing act: Defense Secretary to bridge two administrations

 

Published 12/11/2008 by CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney at CNN Political Ticker

Gates has the tough task of bridging two administrations. WASHINGTON (CNN) – Defense Secretary Robert Gates is learning that becoming the first defense secretary to bridge two administrations can lead to some awkward moments. Last week, President-elect Obama announced that he would keep Gates on to run the Pentagon. He still answers to President Bush, since, as both [...] (link)

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