Archive for 17 November, 2008
Clinton Vetting Includes Look at Mr. Clinton
November 17, 2008 10:55 am
President elect Obama is said to be considering bring former rival, Hillary Clinton, into his cabinet as Secretary of State. Befor that can be accomplished her husband has to be considered.
“President-elect Barack Obama’s advisers have begun reviewing former President Bill Clinton’s finances and activities to see whether they would preclude the appointment of his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, as secretary of state, Democrats close to the situation said Sunday.”
“A team of lawyers trying to facilitate the potential nomination spent the weekend looking into Mr. Clinton’s philanthropic organization, interactions with foreign governments and ties to pharmaceutical companies, a Democrat close to both camps said. While Mr. Clinton has used his foundation to champion efforts to fight AIDS, poverty and climate change around the world, he has also taken millions in speaking fees and contributions from foreign officials and businesses with interests in American governmental policies.”
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