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Hillary Clinton on Obama's short list for secretary of State

 

Published 11/15/2008 at L.A. Times - Politics

She could face tough Senate confirmation hearings if Obama chooses her. Gov. Bill Richardson and Sen. John F. Kerry are reportedly also in the running. > Hillary Rodham Clinton emerged Friday as a top contender to be secretary of State after flying to Chicago the day before and meeting privately with President-elect Barack Obama, former advisors to the senator from New York said. (link)

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