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	Immigrant's daughter Solis to lead Labor Dept Politics By: Inez C. maldonado http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/O/OBAMA_LABOR?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT President Elect's newest appointment to his cabinet goes to Hilda Solis, a daughter of immigrant parents: "Hilda Solis grew up on tales of workplace struggles from her Mexican immigrant father, a Teamsters union steward. Her mother, born in Nicaragua, worked on an assembly line. That... More... Posted on Friday, December 19, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Bush gets candid about time in office Politics By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/19/washington/19bush.html?partner=rss In a recent interview with the American Enterprise Institute, President Bush talked candidly about how he felt about his time in office. Even, admitting that he when he entered into office, he meant to change the tone in Washington, a goal he failed to accomplish. Here is an excerpt... More... Posted on Friday, December 19, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Nepotism Nation: Dems and Dynasty Politics By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1208/16664.html Republicans are arguing that the Democrats are creating a sort of dynasty, by filling the US Senate and other cabinet positions with relatives of past public officials. From Hilary, to possibly Caroline Kennedy, to Joe Biden's son, to Ken Salazar's brother - what do you think?? More... Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Obama Sets Records for Top Hispanics Politics By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1208/16637.html Obama has one of the most diverse cabinets in White House history, with more Hispanics in prominent positions than any other administration. Obama and his camp clarify that diversity was not the underlying consideration for his selections, however that they are proud of the diversity seen. More... Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Your Seat at Obama's Table Politics By: Inez C. maldonado http://change.gov/open_government/yourseatatthetable Get the chance to get a inside look at the several meetings Obama's transition team will be holding with various leaders and community groups at the recently launched change.gov website. Participate by reviewing recent documents presented to the transition team and even offering your own... More... Posted on Monday, December 8, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Gender not important for Obama picks Politics By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1208/16116.html I agree with the 2/3 of women polled - Obama should not consider gender alone in his picks for his cabinet, but should strictly focus on qualifications. For me, this isn't about biology, it's about standards of excellence. More... Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Clinton, Obama's Pick for SoS Politics By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/12/01/transition.wrap/index.html Obama announced this morning Hilary Clinton as his pick for Secretary of State, along with the other members of his security team. More... Posted on Monday, December 1, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Obama Unveils Economic Team Politics By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/25/us/politics/25obama.html?_r=1&partner=rss Check out who President Elect Obama's choices are for his team to tackle the curreny economic crisis. More... Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	The Glass Ceiling Holds Strong Politics By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/11/the_glass_ceiling_holds_strong.html Read the article discussing how although it might have seemed that this was a big year for the advancement of women in politics, it has actually been a rough one, keeping the "glass ceiling," firmly in place. More... Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Clinton Vetting Includes Look at Mr. Clinton Politics By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/17/us/politics/17memo.html?_r=1&partner=rss&oref=slogin Article disucsses how Obama's interest in appointing HIlary Clinton to his cabinet at Secretary of State further explores Bill Clinton's current activities to avoid conflict of interest. "The possiblity of Mrs. Clinton's nomination generated positive response on Sunday, even from across... More... Posted on Monday, November 17, 2008 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share

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Immigrant's daughter Solis to lead Labor Dept Politics

Bush gets candid about time in office Politics

Nepotism Nation: Dems and Dynasty Politics

Obama Sets Records for Top Hispanics Politics

Your Seat at Obama's Table Politics

Gender not important for Obama picks Politics

Clinton, Obama's Pick for SoS Politics

Obama Unveils Economic Team Politics

The Glass Ceiling Holds Strong Politics

Clinton Vetting Includes Look at Mr. Clinton Politics