Obama Selects Rooney
President Barack Obama has selected Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney to be U.S. ambassador to Ireland.
The 76-year-old Rooney endorsed Obama over Hillary Clinton during Pennsylvania's contentious Democratic primary. Rooney later campaigned for Obama in in western Pennsylvania, and Obama went on to win Pennsylvania in November.
Obama says he has confidence that Rooney and Secretary of State Clinton "will ensure America's continued close and unique partnership with Ireland in the years ahead."
The 76-year-old Rooney endorsed Obama over Hillary Clinton during Pennsylvania's contentious Democratic primary. Rooney later campaigned for Obama in in western Pennsylvania, and Obama went on to win Pennsylvania in November.
Obama says he has confidence that Rooney and Secretary of State Clinton "will ensure America's continued close and unique partnership with Ireland in the years ahead."
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