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The Cabinet Possibilities Who Are Saying 'No, Thanks' (for Now)

 

Published 12/1/2008 by Al Kamen at Wash Post Federal Page

We took a break from handicapping who's in the running for jobs in President-elect Barack Obama's administration to scour the public record and find contenders who have taken themselves out of consideration. Of course, some of these politicians could have a change of heart -- especially if the pr... (link)

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