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Stars' policy wonks may be D.C.-bound to join Obama administration

 
Sources say David Pressman and John Prendergast are eyeing a return to government service. > When their party was out of power, Democratic policy experts -- particularly foreign policy wonks -- had to resign themselves to stodgy exile in dreary think tanks. The highlight of the week? Somebody reading his or her memo on the Bulgarian exchange rates. And afterward, questions. (link)

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