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Obama discusses top Cabinet post with Richardson, Clinton

Nov. 15, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama has spoken with two former rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination about the secretary of state position in his administration, sources told CNN on Friday.
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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: Clinton choice will renew diplomacy

Obama: Clinton choice will renew diplomacy

CHICAGO, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Naming Sen. Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state nominee shows commitment to renewing U.S. diplomacy, President-elect Barack Obama said Monday.

300,000 seek Obama administration jobs

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Nearly 300,000 people have applied for about 7,000 available positions in U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's administration, a source said.

Obama, McCain did not give to campaigns

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- As a Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. President-elect Barack Obama did not donate to his campaign, which is not uncommon for presidential candidates.

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.

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.

Obama to Nancy: Sorry for comment

CHICAGO, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama apologized Friday to former first lady Nancy Reagan for an off-the-cuff comment, a spokeswoman said.
Barack Obama: U.S. president-elect

Barack Obama: U.S. president-elect

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Barack Obama, with projected wins in West Coast states, became the first African-American president-elect of the United States Tuesday.

H. Clinton spends 61st birthday in Chicago

CHICAGO, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton spent her 61st birthday Sunday in Chicago, the city of her birth.
Clintons stump with Biden for Obama

Clintons stump with Biden for Obama

SCRANTON, Pa., Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton returned to their roots, taking their message to blue-collar voters in Pennsylvania.

Obama does U-turn on Clinton presidency

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Barack Obama praises the U.S. economy under former President Bill Clinton, a turnabout from when he battled Clinton's wife in the primaries, a strategist says.

Clinton: Palin's nomination is exciting

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton acknowledged Tuesday Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's vice presidential nomination has created a lot of excitement among Americans.

Bill Clinton pledges to campaign for Obama

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, after a private lunch with the former president in New York, said his campaign is putting Bill Clinton to work.
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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