tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/3/2008
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Here's something that will give a bit of cheer to progressives worried about the direction of the Obama administration: His rumored choice for U.S. Trade Representative, Congressman Xavier Becerra, is reportedly worrying some pro-big business and free-trade types.
The possibility that Obama ...
businessweek.com - 12/3/2008
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businessweek.com —
Is another key economic post about to be
filled by President-Elect Barack Obama? Even as he called...
a Chicago press conference to announce the expected nomination of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to head the Commerce Department this morning, ...
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Obama Said To Pick Xavier Becerra for US Trade Rep
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Fight over Becerra?
Political Animal —
FIGHT OVER BECERRA?.... By and large, Barack Obama's cabinet selections have been met with very little resistance from the right. There's been some fuss over Eric Holder, but the conservative reactions have been surprisingly muted. It appears, however, that one prospective choice might actually generate some heat. Greg Sargent has the story : [Obama's] rumored choice for U.S. Trade Representative, Congressman Xavier Becerra, is reportedly worrying some pro-big business and free-trade types. The possibility that Obama might award the post to Becerra -- who professed his regret ...
Remainders: New look
Ben Smith's Blog —
... Big businesses and free trade groups are getting antsy about a Becerra pick for USTR, on the theory that his words are to the left of his voting record. ...
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