politico.com - 7/10/2009
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John Podesta is a Washington inside player, but he is also worth his salt in the kitchen.
thinkprogress.org - 7/10/2009
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When Al Franken became the 60th Democratic senator,
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) made clear that
it didn’t necessarily mean that progressive legislation would be enacted because he wasn’t planning to twist any arms : “We ...
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ThinkFast: July 10, 2009
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... And finally: Politico profiles the culinary prowess of John Podesta. “I consult cookbooks for ideas,” the Center for American Progress President and CEO explained. “Cooking is what I do to relax. … It’s much easier to see the fruits of your labor. It’s fun.” As for his specialties, Podesta said, “I make a pretty mean moussaka, pastitsio, baklava and spanakopita,” reeling off Greek dishes that are complicated. ...
ThinkFast: July 10, 2009
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... to run. As of the spring, he raised $845 with more than $111,000 in debt, a campaign filing showed.” And finally: Politico profiles the culinary prowess of John Podesta . “I consult cookbooks for ideas,” the Center for American Progress President and CEO explained. “Cooking is what I do to relax. … It’s much easier to see the fruits of your labor. It’s fun.” As for his specialties, Podesta said, “ I make a pretty mean moussaka , pastitsio, baklava and spanakopita,” reeling off Greek dishes that are complicated. Sign up ...
John Podesta: Stealth player in North Korean release?
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You can see him in the footage, standing next to former President Clinton as they met with North Korean officials, over his shoulder as they returned from North Korea on a successful mission to free U.S. journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling. Studious and unobtrusive, John Podesta is the consummate inside player, a marathoner known for his discipline -- and his cooking. He was Clinton's White House chief of staff. He was co-chair of President Obama's transition team. These days he's president and CEO of the ...
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