Education Secretary Arne Duncan to step down

Education Secretary Arne Duncan will step down in December, The Associated Press reported Friday. Duncan is one of two remaining members of President Obama's original 2009 cabinet still serving in the same position, the other being Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. In a letter to White House staff, Duncan said that he will be returning to Chicago to live with his family.
Obama will reportedly tap Education Department official John King Jr. to replace Duncan as acting secretary.
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