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[Economist's View] I don't know anything about Susan Schwab, the administration's choice to replace Rob Portman as U.S. trade representative, but the New York Times has a definite opinion: So much for those trade talks, Editorial, The New York Times: A good U.S. trade representative needs two things. As the quarterback of America's efforts to break down trade barriers, he or she must command respect abroad.

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Washingtontimes.comhttp://washingtontimes.com [Washingtontimes.com] United Press International - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper: U.S. President George Bush, at a White House Rose Garden announcement Tuesday, said he has selected Portman to take over the position vacated by Josh Bolten, who has become Bush's chief of staff. Bush also said he would nominate Susan Schwab, currently Portman's deputy, as U.S. trade representative.

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