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Bill Clinton to Name Donors as Part of Obama Deal

Nov. 30, 2008
The former president will disclose the names in a deal to clear the way for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to become secretary of state, Democrats said.
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Clinton says Hillary made the right choice

Clinton says Hillary made the right choice

HONG KONG, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Former President Bill Clinton says he thinks his wife made the right decision in agreeing to leave the U.S. Senate and become Barack Obama's secretary of state.
Obama adds former rival Richardson to team

Obama adds former rival Richardson to team

CHICAGO, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday tapped New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson for Commerce secretary, saying his background is suited for the job.

Obama said ready to pick Richardson

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is expected to announce New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary Wednesday.

Obama to introduce Clinton as State choice

CHICAGO, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will soon officially unveil Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., as his nominee for Secretary of State, sources said Sunday.

Adviser who insulted Clinton has new role

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- If tapped as U.S. secretary of state, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton could end up working with a Harvard professor who called her a "monster," observers said.

Bill Clinton to allow vetting of speeches

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Bill Clinton reportedly will let the Obama White House vet his future overseas speeches so his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., can be secretary of state.
Clinton accepts State offer, sources say

Clinton accepts State offer, sources say

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton has accepted President-elect Barack Obama's offer to be the secretary of state nominee, two of Clinton's confidants said Friday.
Report: Bill Clinton offers concessions

Report: Bill Clinton offers concessions

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is offering concessions to enable the selection of his wife as the next U.S. secretary of state, sources say.
Bill Clinton may foil Hillary's plans

Bill Clinton may foil Hillary's plans

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Former President Bill Clinton's global interests could be problematic for Hillary Clinton if she is nominated to be secretary of state, an observer said.

Obama team probes Bill Clinton's endeavors

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's team is probing Bill Clinton's activities to see if they would prevent Hillary Clinton from serving as secretary of state.
Hillary Clinton mum on Cabinet speculation

Hillary Clinton mum on Cabinet speculation

ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., declined to comment Friday on speculation that she may be President-elect Barack Obama's secretary of state nominee.
H. Clinton floated as Secretary of State

H. Clinton floated as Secretary of State

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., is under consideration for secretary of state in President-elect Barack Obama's administration, The Washington Post said Thursday.

Michelle-Hillary relationship takes turn

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Michelle Obama has talked with former first lady U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton to discuss such things as raising children in the White House, a source says.
Obama, Clintons improve relationships

Obama, Clintons improve relationships

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- The relationship between Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton has improved markedly in recent weeks, observers say.
Fla. GOP tries to use Hillary Clinton

Fla. GOP tries to use Hillary Clinton

MIAMI, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Hillary Clinton campaigned Saturday in Florida for Barack Obama as Republicans made a last-ditch effort to peel away women who supported her in the primaries.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch