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Becerra seen top candidate for Obama trade chief (Reuters)

 
Reuters - California congressman Xavier Becerra appears to be a leading candidate to become President-elect Barack Obama's chief trade negotiator, U.S. business lobbyists said on Wednesday. (link)

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