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Published 11/20/2008 by emilyes at CNN Political Ticker

Gates will meet with President-elect Obama's transition team Thursday. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates has long said he wants to ensure a smooth transition at the Pentagon with the Obama administration, but it may be a while before some of the big secrets are revealed to the new team. Gates will have his first substantive [...] (link)

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