Cabinet and Cabinet-level Officials
See also: Confirmations of Barack Obama's CabinetThe men and women listed below were nominated by President Barack Obama to form his Cabinet and were confirmed by the United States Senate on the date noted. An elected Vice President does not require Senate confirmation, nor do White House staff positions (e.g. the chief of staff or press secretary).
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