Bush to name commerce housing and ag nominees
President elect Bush approved the nominations of Don Evans as commerce secretary Mel Martinez as housing secretary and Ann Veneman as agriculture secretary. Officials said a blitz of pre Christmas appointments was planned with limited announcements in Texas and later additions possible.
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Cheney Powell tensions shape Bush defense picks
Washington reports that Colin Powell and Dick Cheney have a long history of cooperation and occasional mistrust. As Bush weighs a defense secretary choice, Cheney leans toward Dan Coats while Powell signals interest in rivals like Ridge. Warner says frictions between secretary of state and defense are normal and to be expected.
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