Clinton Moves to Widen Role of State Dept.

New York Times by Mark Landler, Helene Cooper | Dec. 23, 2008 (Special Report)

Even before taking office, Hillary Rodham Clinton is seeking to build a more powerful State Department, with a bigger budget, high-profile special envoys to trouble spots and an expanded role in dealing with global economic issues at a time of crisis. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics, Business
Topics: Global Economy, Foreign Policy, Obama Administration, Hillary Clinton
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Posted by: Posted by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Dec 23, 2008 - 9:27 AM PST
Reviewed by: Samuel W. Velsor IV (review), Kaizar Campwala (review), Tim Westfeldt (review), Ted Podbielski (review)
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Dec 23, 2008 - 12:16 PM PST
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Kaizar Campwala
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 by Kaizar Campwala - Dec. 23, 2008

Solid reporting with quotes from knowledgeable sources. Light on context and analysis.

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Samuel W. Velsor IV
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 by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Dec. 23, 2008

It appears that Mrs Clinton is going to turn the State Department back into a Real State Department

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 by Tim Westfeldt - Dec. 24, 2008
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