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President-elect Obama appoints national security team in Chicago
President-elect Barack Obama (L) leaves with with Secretary of State designee Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) after a news conference announcing his national security team on December 1, 2008 in Chicago. Obama also named Arizona Gov. Janet Nepolitano as homeland security secretary and ret. Marine Gen. James L. Jones as national security advisor, Susan Rice as ambassador to the United Nations, Eric Holder as attorney general and announced that Robert Gates, the current Secretary of Defense, will stay on in his post under the new administration. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey) | Slideshow
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    Obama picks heavy hitters for U.S. defense team
    Obama picks heavy hitters for U.S. defense team
    President-elect Barack Obama has chosen a highly experienced, pragmatic A-team to run U.S. national security during his administration. He appears to have opted for forceful, passionate individuals who can be expected to clash on some key issues. The talent level looks high. But the dangers of serious collisions between key individuals on major policy issues down the road are already clear.
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    Obama picks heavy hitters for U.S. defense team
    Obama picks heavy hitters for U.S. defense team
    WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) --
    President-elect Barack Obama has chosen a highly experienced, pragmatic A-team to run U.S. national security during his administration. He appears to have opted for forceful, passionate individuals who can be expected to clash on some key issues. The talent level looks high. But the dangers of serious collisions between key individuals on major policy issues down the road are already clear.
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