Ex-Calif. Lawmaker Picked for Army Post
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President Clinton picked former California lawmaker Louis Caldera, a West Point graduate, as secretary of the Army. If confirmed by the Senate, Caldera will succeed Togo West Jr., who now heads the Department of Veterans Affairs. Caldera, of Los Angeles, is managing director and chief operating officer of the Corporation for National Service. He served as a California assemblyman from the 46th district from 1992 to 1997. Earlier, he served as deputy counsel for Los Angeles County.
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