Obama Names Salazar, Vilsackto Run Interior, Agriculture Departments

摘要

Chicago-president-elect Obama said Dec. 17 he has selected Sen. Ken Salazar (D-Colo.) to serve in his Cabinet as secretary of the interior and former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack (D) as secretary of agriculture. Obama labeled the two lawmakers "guardians of the American landscape" while, at the same time, indicating that Salazar and Vilsack would be working aggressively on energy development.rnIn announcing Salazar's appointment, Obama spoke glowingly of the Coloradan's knowledge of both fossil fuels and renewable energy.