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thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 11/5/2008
Emanuel Offered Chief of Staff Job
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Rahm Emanuel has told associates that he was leaning toward stepping down from his Congressional leadership position to join Barack Obama's team.
firstread.msnbc.msn.com - 11/5/2008
Emanuel accepts top slot in Obama WH
— firstread.msnbc.msn.com — From NBC's Andrea MitchellA senior Obama advisor confirms to NBC News that Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel has... accepted the job of Chief of Staff for the Obama White House....( read more ) (more) Emanuel accepts top slot in Obama WH

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corner.nationalreview.com - 11/5/2008
Emanuel
— corner.nationalreview.com — Obama's apparent selection of Rahm Emanuel for White House chief of staff is an extremely disconcerting (if... not wholly surprising) first indication on the "which Obama will we get" question. It suggests both that he wants to be ruthless and partisan ... (more) Emanuel

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volokh.com - 11/6/2008
Rahm Emanuel: Time for a new contract with America.
— volokh.com — Rahm Emanuel is widely rumored to be Barack Obama’s choice for White House Chief of Staff. As... a Chicagoan, I’ve seen a fair amount of news coverage of this local congressman.... (more) Rahm Emanuel: Time for a new contract with America.

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Emanuel Offered Chief of Staff Spot
Politics Daily — ... sound of that!) is laying low for a few days but he has made one key decision: to offer the job of his chief of staff to Rahm Emanuel. A congressman from Obama's home state of Illinois and the number three Democrat in the House, Emanuel hasn't officially accepted. It's widely expected that he will. Emanuel has a wealth of experience in national politics and would be a perfect White House tour guide, having served in a number of positions under President Clinton. The Times says we can expect more staffers to be announced this week: ...

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