Tag: Clifford M. Sobel

By Karen Shishiptorova, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – As reported, US Ambassador Clifford M. Sobel is scheduled to be replaced by Thomas A. Shanon this summer. Appointed by George Bush in retribution for his fundraising efforts in New Jersey...

By Karen Shishiptorova, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO – The last vestige of the Bush era in Brazil clung on for four solid months of Obama's presidency. Clifford M. Sobel, nominated by President Bush on May 23, 2006, continued...