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Obama whittles down Homeland Security contenders (Politico)

 
Politico - Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who famously commanded the military’s response to Hurricane Katrina, says President-elect Barack Obama should choose a homeland security secretary with a thick resume. (link)

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