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Schumer touts Kelly for Homeland Security chief

Sen. Charles Schumer pressed the White House to

Photo credit: Getty Images, 2013 | Sen. Charles Schumer pressed the White House to consider New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly to replace Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who is stepping down to run the University of California system.

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) Friday pressed the White House to consider New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly to replace Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who is stepping down to run the University of California system.

Schumer said Kelly, who has led the NYPD since 2002, has the right credentials for the job, which requires knowledge of law enforcement, anti-terrorism...

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