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On November 6, 2008, Rahm Emanuel accepted the Cabinet-level position of White House Chief of Staff under Barack Obama. He resigned his congressional seat effective January 2, 2009. [ 194 ] A special primary to fill his vacated congressional seat was held on March 3, 2009, and the special general election was held on April 7, 2009.
Pages in category "Obama administration cabinet members" The following 76 pages are in this category, out of 76 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
On April 28, 2009, the Senate confirmed former Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of Health and Human Services, completing Obama's initial Cabinet. [33] During Obama's presidency, four Republicans served in Obama's Cabinet: Ray LaHood as Secretary of Transportation, Robert McDonald as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Gates and ...
Who will head the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency could become a lot clearer now that President Obama has announced his two nominees. Taking a look at their respective ...
Obama administration cabinet members (3 C, 77 P) Recess appointments during the Obama administration (4 P) Pages in category "Obama administration personnel"
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United States presidents typically fill their Cabinets and other appointive positions with people from their own political party.The first Cabinet formed by the first president, George Washington, included some of Washington's political opponents, but later presidents adopted the practice of filling their Cabinets with members of the president's party.
Donald Trump’s picks for top administration posts have confounded many, but the president-elect says he has sought advice from experts.