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(CNN) — Joe Biden has a reputation of liking to talk, but it appears he can keep a secret. Obama spokesman Bill Burton told CNN the Delaware Democrat was told Thursday he would be the Democratic VP choice. "He's a discreet man, we are proud to have in on the team," Burton said. [...] (link)

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