NYPD Commissioner to Head Homeland Security

Bush has selected NYPD commissioner Bernard Kerik to head the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Tom Ridge. John Danforth, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, has submitted his resignation. According to the Associated Press, White House sources say Bush is not very far along in naming a successor. The resignation of Tommy Thompson as secretary of health and human services is also expected.
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