Curley and his team needed the permission of the owners of the complex before committing to the costly project, but Mission Hills' chairman Dr. Ken Chu is an enthusiastic backer.

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Six other cabinet members were approved without objections, including Janet Napolitano for homeland security, Steven Chu (energy), Arne Duncan (education) and Ken Salazar (interior).

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