Ben Carson picked as HUD secretary

By: The Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has picked former campaign rival Ben Carson to be housing secretary.

Trump’s transition office made the announcement this morning.

In a statement, Trump says he’s “thrilled to nominate” Carson, and that the former neurosurgeon “has a brilliant mind and is passionate about strengthening communities and families within those communities.”    

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