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Edwards says he’s not interested in Obama cabinet post
Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, said today he’s staying in Congress despite speculation he was being considered for Veteran Affairs secretary.
The Waco Democrat said Sunday he told President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team that he’ll continue representing his Texas district where voters this month re-elected him to a 10th term.
Edwards, who is chairman of the House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee, said he believed he could be more effective in Congress than the Cabinet.
Edwards defeated Republican Rob Curnock to win a 10th term on Nov. 4.
He was also reported to be on Obama’s short list of potential running mates during the presidential campaign this summer.
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By Jeremiah
November 16, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
Good on ya, Chet we need you here in Waco.
By McCain Friend
November 16, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
It was not offered to Congressman Edwards, so it really works out that he does not want that job.!!