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Posted at 12:59 PM ET, 11/07/2012

Obama’s cabinet: Some go, some stay

By Al Kamen
Don’t look for wholesale, rapid turnover.

By Al Kamen  |  12:59 PM ET, 11/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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