Article: Clinton on verge of unveiling his new national security team

Hobbled by hoarseness and battered by criticism that he can't make up his mind, President Clinton is finally on the brink of naming a new national security team, possibly headed by a woman.

Ordered by three doctors to stop talking for three to four days after a fiberoptic examination of his vocal cords, Clinton nonetheless held a personnel meeting Wednesday afternoon as speculation focused once again on Madeleine Albright as the top contender to be secretary of state.

Clinton's intentions are known by a small circle of advisers who aren't talking, including Vice President Al Gore, chief of staff Leon Panetta, incoming chief of staff Erskine Bowles and first lady Hillary Rodham ...

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