Clinton Moves to Widen Role of State Dept.

[makinguphumans]

The wheels are rolling. She is be an asset to get the US back on top.


http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/us/politics/23diplo.html?_r=2&hp


Clinton Moves to Widen Role of State Dept.

By MARK LANDLER and HELENE COOPER - Published: December 22, 2008

WASHINGTON — Even before taking office, Hillary Rodham Clinton is seeking to build a more powerful State Department, with a bigger budget, high-profile special envoys to trouble spots and an expanded role in dealing with global economic issues at a time of crisis.


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The steps seem intended to strengthen the role of diplomacy after a long stretch, particularly under Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, in which the Pentagon, the vice president’s office and even the intelligence agencies held considerable sway over American foreign policy...............


Mrs. Clinton’s push for a more vigorous economic team, one of her advisers said, stems from her conviction that the State Department needs to play a part in the recovery from the global financial crisis. Economic issues also underpin some of the most important diplomatic relationships, notably with China................

[ProSense]

1. I love how the media is trying to portray James Steinberg

He is an Obama selection despite having worked in the Clinton admin:

Source: James Steinberg -- And Not Richard Holbrooke -- Close To Being Appointed Hillary's Deputy


Hillary Agrees To James Steinberg As Her Deputy At State

[Hardrada]

2. Yeah, neo-neoliberalism will keep those cheap toys rolling in!

[AtomicKitten]

3. I suspect Obama will supersize many cabinets positions

to deal with the shear magnitude of this country's problems.

The Media Heathers apparently think taking dramatic license in reporting this bit of "noos" (practically news!) is what we, the great unwashed masses, have a hankering for soap opera.

[Metric System]

4. OMG she's evil! When will she be stopped?!?

Well that's how a poster who Doesn't Know Fuck-all responded when this was posted earlier today.

[jgraz]

5. Can't wait to see the outcome. I hope she hits it out of the park

Show Condi what a real Sec State can do.