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sonias Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-18-08 11:55 AM
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Former Dallas Mayor Kirk expected to be named to trade rep position in Obama Cabinet
Ft Worth Star-Telegram 12/18/08
Former Dallas Mayor Kirk expected to be named to trade rep position in Obama Cabinet
By MARIA RECIO

WASHINGTON — Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, initially a front-runner for transportation secretary, has opted to be U.S. trade representative in the Obama administration, sources said.

The announcement of the Cabinet-level position could come as soon as today in Chicago, where President-elect Barack Obama has scheduled a morning news conference.

The prestigious position, which comes with the title of ambassador, would make Kirk, an Obama confidant, one of the highest-profile African-Americans on the international stage.

Kirk, reached by e-mail, declined to comment. Last week, he confirmed to the Star-Telegram that he was being vetted for transportation secretary.


Finally someone from Texas may get an appointment in the Obama administration!

Good for Ron Kirk!

Sonia
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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Dec-27-08 12:58 AM
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1. Mr. Kirk and I use the same physician
I have run into him a few times in the office. He seems like a very nice man.
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