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Ex-Bush speechwriter: Obama would control Clinton in Cabinet

Nov. 24, 2008
The notion of President-elect Barack Obama creating a team of former rivals to be in his Cabinet has attracted a lot of attention, especially with news that Sen. Hillary Clinton reportedly is on track to be secretary of state.
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Caroline Kennedy considering Senate seat

Caroline Kennedy considering Senate seat

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of slain President John F. Kennedy, may succeed Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate, sources say.

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 announces security team nominees

Obama announces security team nominees

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama Monday designated Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state and said he asked Robert Gates to continue as defense secretary.

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.

Richardson expected to head Commerce Dept.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is expected to be named U.S. Commerce secretary, CNN reported Sunday.

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.
Gov. Richardson considered for Commerce

Gov. Richardson considered for Commerce

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is said to be a serious contender to be nominated as the U.S. Commerce secretary by President-elect Barack Obama.
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.

Obama names Clinton aide W.H. counsel

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama announced key staff appointments Tuesday, including Clinton administration alumnus Gregory Craig as White House counsel.
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.

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.

Senators back Clinton for state post

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., would be a good choice for secretary of state, U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said Sunday.

Sources say Obama taps Craig as counsel

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Gregory Craig, who directed Bill Clinton's impeachment defense, has been chosen as White House counsel by U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, sources say.
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.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa