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It's decided: Barack Obama picks Hillary Clinton for secretary of State

 

Published 11/22/2008 at L.A. Times - Politics

Aides to both of the former rivals confirm that she's his choice as top diplomat. She has not yet accepted the job, but is reportedly ready to give up her Senate seat. > President-elect Barack Obama has settled on former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton to be secretary of State, following a high-stakes courtship that is expected to lead to a formal announcement after the Thanksgiving holiday, aides to both said. (link)

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