Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 News organizations confirm likely State, Treasury, Commerce choices WASHINGTON - Just over two weeks after Barack Obama won the presidential election, his new Cabinet and economic team are starting to take shape. Several key appointments, including State and Treasury Department secretaries, appear to be nearly done deals, with Democratic officials confirming Obama's intended nominees. Hillary Clinton will give up her Senate seat and accept the nomination for secretary of state, The New York Times reported Friday. NBC's Andrea Mitchell and Political Director Chuck Todd reported that Obama will unveil his economic team on Monday, with New York Federal Reserve President Tim Geithner likely taking the helm as Treasury secretary. looks like I'll be getting a new senator to bug Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites