Rangel: ‘Embarrassing’ lack of diversity in Obama cabinet

This story was filed on January 13, 2013

By Ashley Killough, CNN (CNN) – As President Barack Obama finalizes his cabinet picks heading into his second term, some are pointing to a noted lack of diversity among the select group. And Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel says "it's embarrassing as hell." The congressman from New York pulled no punches Thursday when he chided the […]read more

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