Published 2/25/2009
at L.A. Times - Politics
Dennis B. Ross, who was expected to be named presidential envoy, receives a less ambitious mission. The assignment suggests Obama is not convinced the time is right for direct talks.
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Veteran Mideast peace negotiator Dennis B. Ross, who was widely expected to be named special envoy to Iran, has been given a less ambitious mission as the Obama administration continues to weigh how best to deal with the Islamic Republic.
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