In recent years, Hu has been involved in the party's personnel matters, making key appointments and promotions and determining the roster of candidates for the central government.

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John Kerry moved quickly to capitalize on his twin victories in New Hampshire and Iowa, and other leading candidates headed south and west in search of winning opportunities in an expanding roster of states.

CNN: Dean shakes up campaign staff

To find candidates for a senior finance job that opened up last month, executive recruiter Ed Kaye scanned the roster of a relevant industry association and quickly homed in on a longtime member.

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