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Exclusive: Gregory Craig to be White House counsel (Politico)

 
Politico - Gregory B. Craig, a well-known Washington lawyer who quarterbacked President Bill Clinton’s impeachment defense, has been chosen White House counsel by President-elect Obama, according to Democratic officials. (link)

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