Becerra: Trade not a priority for Obama

Posted By Blake Hounshell Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 9:34 PM Share

Ben Smith:

Rep. Xavier Becerra tells the editorial board of La Opinion that he has turned down the job of U.S. trade representative, having concluded -- trade watchers take note -- that trade won't be the first, second, or third priority of the Obama administration.

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