Carter Delicate Cabinet Choices Stir Political Reactions
President Carter rounds out his Cabinet amid cautious applause and disappointment from groups including women’s rights leaders AFL-CIO civil rights advocates and mayors. Harris HUD pick and Bell attorney general draw mixed reactions while Marshall praised. Young named U N ambassador and Dunlop’s rejection angers some labor and black leaders.
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Carter Cabinet Picks Draw Mixed Reactions Across Groups
President elect Carter faced varied response to his Cabinet nominees. Patricia Harris drew praise from women’s groups for HUD leading, while the U.S. Conference of Mayors and homebuilders sought more housing experience. Labor groups largely supported F Ray Marshall for labor secretary, with AFL-CIO chief Meany endorsing him despite backing Dunlop. Harold Brown’s defense post elicited little reaction, and Griffin Bell faced civil rights concerns over club memberships.
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