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Published 12/1/2008 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker

Clinton's looming exit to be Obama's secretary of state means a scramble for her old job. (CNN) – The scramble to replace Hillary Clinton on Capitol Hill was well underway by the time President-elect Obama officially nominated her Monday morning. Among those mentioned to to take her seat as New York's junior senator: her husband, [...] (link)

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