Hispanic caucus wants John Salazar in ag job

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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is lobbying for the selection of Colorado's Rep. John Salazar to be the next agriculture secretary. Rep. Joe Baca, D-Calif., chairman of the 21-member group, said Thursday that the caucus sent a letter to Barack Obama's transition team backing Salazar last week. He said he's also urged members to follow up by calling members of the team, including former Denver mayor Federico Pena, to make their pitch for Salazar. The potato farmer and rancher from Manassa in the San Luis Valley won re-election to a third term last month.