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politicalwire.com - 11/24/2008
Obama Will Allow Clinton to Pick Staff
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The New York Times reports President-elect Obama reassured Sen. Hillary Clinton that "as secretary of state she would have direct access to him and could select her own staff" and with that "the wooing was complete."
motherjones.com - 11/19/2008
Obama's First Drama: Hillary Clinton
— motherjones.com — I was agnostic on the matter of Hillary Clinton's possible appointment as secretary of state--until last night.... If Barack Obama, the president-elect, wanted to pull a Team of Rivals play, that had seemed fine to me. And placing Clinton in Foggy ... (more) Obama's First Drama: Hillary Clinton

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politico.com - 11/30/2008
Clinton, Obama seal the deal
— politico.com — It’s finally official: President-elect Obama will appear with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in Chicago on Monday as... he names her secretary of state. (more) Clinton, Obama seal the deal

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Commentary: Clinton pick would be brilliant, but risky, move
edition.cnn.com - 11/20/2008
Commentary: Clinton pick would be brilliant, but risky, move
— edition.cnn.com — Steve Clemons says appointing Hillary Clinton is a high-risk move that could pay off for Barack Obama.... (more) Commentary: Clinton pick would be brilliant, but risky, ...

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