Why Becerra turned down Obama
« Thread Started on Dec 17, 2008, 11:43pm »
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Why Becerra turned down Obama
Posted: 03:05 PM ET
From CNN's Dana Bash and Deirdre Walsh
Rep. Xavier Becerra is not interested in the job of U.S. Trade Representative.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — An aide to Rep. Xavier Becerra and a Democratic leadership aide both say a key reason he turned down the job of U.S. Trade Representative is because trade is simply not a top priority for the country right now, and Becerra felt that he would be better off staying in the House where he can deal with a broader range of issues such as health care and immigration.
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