Clinton set to become Secretary of State

US President-elect Barack Obama is on track to nominate his former rival, New York Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton, as secretary of state, a Democratic official said. One possible obstacle has been the post-White House work of Mrs Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton. He is said to be trying to address questions about whether his global philanthropic and business activities would create conflicts of interest if his wife got the job. But Mrs Clinton moved closer to taking the job after her husband offered to allow ethics reviews of future business and charitable activities should she be picked by Mr Obama as the country's top diplomat. Mr Clinton and the Obama team have also worked out financial disclosure issues involving the former president, the official said. It is expected the announcement will come after the November 27 Thanksgiving holiday.

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ITN | November 21, 2008

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