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   Barack Obama assumed office as President of the United States on January 20, 2009, and his term ended on January 20, 2017. The president has the authority to nominate members of his Cabinet to the United States Senate for confirmation under the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution .

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2. www.thoughtco.com › president-obamas-executivePresident Obama's Cabinet Members - ThoughtCo

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   • Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack. The Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which focuses on the nation's food supply and food stamp program.
   • Attorney General, Eric Holder. The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States government and is the head of the U.S. Department of Justice.
   • Secretary of Commerce, Gary Locke. The Secretary of Commerce is the head of the U.S. Department of Commerce, which focuses on fostering economic growth and prosperity.
   • Secretary of Defense, Bob Gates. The United States Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) is the head of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), focused on armed services and the military.

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   • Quick Facts Obama Cabinet, Date formed ... Before confirmation and during congressional hearings a high-level career member of an executive department heads this pre-confirmed cabinet on an acting basis. The Cabinet's creation was part of the transition of power following the 2008 presidential election.

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   Who is President Obama's Secretary of State?

   • Obama nominated Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts as his Secretary of State. On January 29, 2013, John Kerry was confirmed by the Senate in a 94–3 vote to be Secretary of State. John Kerry took office on February 1, 2013. The Secretary of the Treasury is reviewed by the Senate Finance Committee .

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   Why did Obama create a cabinet?

   • The Cabinet's creation was part of the transition of power following the 2008 presidential election . This page documents the nomination and confirmation process for cabinet nominees of Obama's administration. They are listed in order of creation of the cabinet position (also used as the basis for the presidential line of succession ).

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4. www.wikiwand.com › en › Cabinet_of_Barack_ObamaCabinet of Barack Obama - Wikiwand

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   Barack Obama assumed office as President of the United States on January 20, 2009, and his term ended on January 20, 2017. The president has the authority to nominate members of his Cabinet to the United States Senate for confirmation under the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution.

5. millercenter.org › president › obamaBarack Obama - Administration | Miller Center

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   A list of the cabinet members and other top officials of the Obama administration from 2009 to 2017. See the names, positions, and tenures of the secretaries, vice president, and first lady.

6. obamawhitehouse.archives.gov › administration › cabinetThe Cabinet | whitehouse.gov

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   The Cabinet includes the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments — the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Attorney General.