Obama-Clinton cabinet talks progress; announcement perhaps by December
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Obama transition team sources say that substantive talks are ongoing between President-elect Barack Obama and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton about her joining his cabinet in a new White House administration starting Jan. 20.
Since their secret meeting in Chicago one week ago today to discuss a possible appointment as secretary of state, the two former Democratic presidential rivals have reportedly conversed several times on foreign policy issues.
Other aides worked on details of necessary financial disclosures of foreign donations to ex-President ...
Clinton Still Likely To Be Secretary Of State
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Bloomberg:
Senator Hillary Clinton is likely to be nominated for secretary of state after the Nov. 27 U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, according to an aide to President-elect Barack Obama.
Potential hurdles related to the financial disclosures of Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton, have been worked out, said the aide, who asked not to be named.
The appointment, should the New York Democrat accept the post, would make her Obama's highest-ranking Cabinet official.
AP:
President-elect Barack Obama plans to ...







