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Latinos Want Prominent Role in Obama Government

Key to Democrat's victory, they hope to 'catch up' in administration

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 7, 2008 12:44 PM CST

(Newser) – Latinos are calling for strong representation in Barack Obama’s Cabinet after Hispanics played what they consider to be a major role in his victory, Politico reports. Before the election, Hillary Clinton and her top Latino backers asked for two or three Hispanics in the... Read full story »

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