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Published 11/22/2008 by Emily Schneider at CNN Political Ticker

Barack Obama has named Robert Gibbs his press secretary. (CNN) – President-elect Barack Obama's transition team on Saturday announced several key appointments to his communications team. Ellen Moran, the executive director of EMILY's List, will serve as Obama's communications director. Moran worked for the AFL-CIO, coordinating "Wal-mart corporate accountability [...] (link)

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