MSNBC: Manny Diaz Being Vetted for HUD and Transportation

Chuck Todd of MSNBC just broke news that Mayor Manny Diaz is being vetted for the cabinet positions as head of Housing and Urban Development or the Department of Transportation. The role at HUD is the most likely appointment. Riptide first speculatedlast week on Diaz's chances for the HUD position,...

By Kyle Munzenrieder

November 20, 2008

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Chuck Todd of MSNBC just broke news that Mayor Manny Diaz is being vetted for the cabinet positions as head of Housing and Urban Development or the Department of Transportation. The role at HUD is the most likely appointment.

Riptide first speculatedlast week on Diaz's chances for the HUD position, though his name has also come up to head the Department of Homeland Security and the planned White House Office of Urban Policy.

Before Obama makes his final decision, he might want to read our "letter" from "Joe Arriola."

--Kyle Munzenrieder

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