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Emanuel Accepts Offer to Be Obama's Chief of Staff
Emanuel Accepts Offer to Be Obama's Chief of Staff
Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel has accepted Barack Obama's offer to be his White House chief of staff, sources say. 
 Emanuel Was Director Of Freddie Mac During Scandal
Emanuel Was Director Of Freddie Mac During Scandal
abcnews.go.com — President-elect Barack Obama's newly appointed chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, served on the board of directors of... the federal mortgage firm Freddie Mac at a time when scandal was brewing at the troubled agency and the board failed to spot "red flags," ... (more) Emanuel Was Director Of Freddie Mac During Scandal
RAHM EMANUEL.
RAHM EMANUEL.
prospect.org — I'm of mixed feelings on Rahm Emanuel's selection as Obama's White House chief of staff. Emanuel is... a brawler. He's legendarily tough and effective and ruthless. Hes the type of guy who makes enemies, then makes lists of his enemies, then makes ... (more) RAHM EMANUEL.
Is Rahm Emanuel Right for Obama's White House of Change?
blogs.cqpolitics.com — As I wrote yesterday , it's hard to depict Representative Rahm Emanuel, who has been picked by... President-elect Barack Obama to be his White House chief of staff, as an agent of change. After all, Emanuel has been a Washington player for years and, ... (more) Is Rahm Emanuel Right for Obama's White House of Change?
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Jules Crittenden — ... , says this mean Obama won’t take any crap from Iran. Maybe there is reason for hope. I note he’s not secretary of state or defense. Fox also notes Emanuel’s reputation as a partisan Rahmbo , while House Minority Leader John Boehner observes:“This is an ironic choice for a President-elect who has promised to change Washington, make politics more civil, and govern from the center.”  Topics: ...

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