By nominating Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx to be his next Transportation secretary, President Obama adds some additional racial diversity to his administration, comes a step closer to completing his second term Cabinet, and moves a youthful African American politician into the national spotlight.
In a ceremony in the White House East Room Monday afternoon, Mr. Obama called Mayor Fox "one of the most effective mayors Charlotte has ever seen,” and detailed Foxx's transportation experience.
"Since Anthony took office, they have broken ground on a new street car project that is going to bring modern electric tram service to the downtown area, they have expanded the international airport, and they are extending the city’s light rail system," the president said. "All of that has not only helped to create new jobs, it has helped Charlotte become more attractive to business.
Foxx accepted the job offer in the Obama administration after announcing April 5 that he would leave the mayor’s office at the end of the year to spend more time with his family. “I never intended to be mayor for life,” he told the Charlotte Observer. The nominee, who turns 42 this week, has two children born after he joined the Charlotte City Council in 2005.
If confirmed by the Senate, Foxx would be the second African American in Mr. Obama’s Cabinet, joining Attorney General Eric Holder. Foxx is the first African American among Obama’s picks for his second term team. The lack of diversity has been the target of criticism from politicians and comedians alike.
Rep. Marcia Fudge (D) of Ohio, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus wrote to Obama in March complaining that of his appointments up to that time, “none of them have been African American.” She added, “the people you have chosen to appoint in this new term have hardly been reflective of this country’s diversity.”
At Saturday’s White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner, Conan O’Brien referred to the president’s aging appearance saying, “Mr. President, your hair is so white it could be a member of your cabinet.”
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/USA-Up...ty-by-picking-Anthony-Foxx-for-Transportation
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Guess the puppet masters have to let one come in every now and then to keep up appearances for the sheep.
In a ceremony in the White House East Room Monday afternoon, Mr. Obama called Mayor Fox "one of the most effective mayors Charlotte has ever seen,” and detailed Foxx's transportation experience.
"Since Anthony took office, they have broken ground on a new street car project that is going to bring modern electric tram service to the downtown area, they have expanded the international airport, and they are extending the city’s light rail system," the president said. "All of that has not only helped to create new jobs, it has helped Charlotte become more attractive to business.
Foxx accepted the job offer in the Obama administration after announcing April 5 that he would leave the mayor’s office at the end of the year to spend more time with his family. “I never intended to be mayor for life,” he told the Charlotte Observer. The nominee, who turns 42 this week, has two children born after he joined the Charlotte City Council in 2005.
If confirmed by the Senate, Foxx would be the second African American in Mr. Obama’s Cabinet, joining Attorney General Eric Holder. Foxx is the first African American among Obama’s picks for his second term team. The lack of diversity has been the target of criticism from politicians and comedians alike.
Rep. Marcia Fudge (D) of Ohio, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus wrote to Obama in March complaining that of his appointments up to that time, “none of them have been African American.” She added, “the people you have chosen to appoint in this new term have hardly been reflective of this country’s diversity.”
At Saturday’s White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) dinner, Conan O’Brien referred to the president’s aging appearance saying, “Mr. President, your hair is so white it could be a member of your cabinet.”
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/USA-Up...ty-by-picking-Anthony-Foxx-for-Transportation
LOL
Guess the puppet masters have to let one come in every now and then to keep up appearances for the sheep.