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Obama taps Arizona Gov for homeland security

(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-11-20 12:37

WASHINGTON - US President-elect Barack Obama's top choice to lead the US Department of Homeland Security is Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing multiple sources.

The Democratic governor, a supporter and campaigner for Obama's presidential campaign, had been reported to be on a short list of people to fill cabinet posts in the new administration.

CNN also reported that Chicago businesswoman Penny Pritzker was Obama's pick for commerce secretary.