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Creation of a 12th Cabinet Post

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creation of a 12th cabinet post.pdf

The proposal for a Cabinet-level Department of Transportation consolidating various existing transportation agencies.

Cabinet created on March 9, 1966

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Last updated: Monday, February 1, 2016

Creation of a 12th Cabinet Post

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