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Bill Reveals Donors to Clear Path for Hillary

Obama will nominate his secretary of state on Monday

By the Associated Press

Posted Nov 29, 2008 10:20 PM CST

(AP) – President-elect Barack Obama plans to nominate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as his secretary of state on Monday, said Democratic officials. To clear the way for his wife to take the job, former President Bill Clinton agreed to disclose the names of every contributor—more than 200,000 in all—to his foundation. He'll also refuse donations from foreign governments to the Clinton Global Initiative, his annual charitable conference.

Bill Clinton reportedly signed off on a total of nine conditions that go beyond the requirements of the law, the New York Times notes. He decided to make public his donor list to avoid any appearances of a conflict of interest with his wife's diplomatic duties. The former president also agreed to submit his speeches to the State Department and, if necessary, to the White House.

Sen. Barack Obama is introduced by Sen. Hillary Clinton during a campaign stop in New York earlier this year.
Sen. Barack Obama is introduced by Sen. Hillary Clinton during a campaign stop in New York earlier this year.   (AP Photo)
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton attends  a memorial ceremony for the late Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll earlier this month.
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton attends a memorial ceremony for the late Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll earlier this month.   (Carolyn Kaster)
Sen. Hillary Clinton attends  a memorial ceremony for the late Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll earlier this month.
Sen. Hillary Clinton attends a memorial ceremony for the late Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll earlier this month.   (Carolyn Kaster)
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Ucantusethatname
Aug 12, 2009 10:58 PM CDT
A great "couple"? They don't live together.
Guest
Dec 1, 2008 2:14 AM CST
These two are a great couple.
Shannonals
Nov 30, 2008 9:56 PM CST
It's the least he can do

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