By Jennifer Parker

Dec 17, 2008 6:24pm

LaHood Expected for Transportation Secretary

President-Elect Barack Obama is expected to announce Rep. Ray LaHood, R-Ill., as his pick for Transportation Secretary.

LaHood, a 7th term congressman, was planning to retire when his House term expires next month.

–George Stephanopoulos

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Posted by: Abel Tsegga | December 17, 2008, 6:41 pm 6:41 pm

A Republican,
A Fellow Illinois friend
A centrist

Posted by: seah | December 17, 2008, 6:57 pm 6:57 pm

Good choice. Solid, stand-up guy, for a Republican. There are damn few of them.

Posted by: William J. LePetomane | December 17, 2008, 7:34 pm 7:34 pm

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