Transportation Secretary LaHood To Leave Office

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WASHINGTON -- Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Tuesday he is leaving office after four years as arguably the most consumer-friendly secretary that airline passengers have had.

LaHood, 67, a former Republican member of Congress serving in President Obama's Democratic administration, says he will stay until a successor is chosen and confirmed. He will be the sixth department head of 15 to leave as Obama begins his second term.

It's unclear whom Obama will pick to succeed his personal friend for the office. LaHood said he doesn't know what he will do next.

During his tenure, LaHood said he championed consumer priorities that he and former senator Obama shared as members of Congress from Illinois.

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