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Rahm Emanuel Accepts Post as White House Chief of Staff
Rahm Emanuel Accepts Post as White House Chief of Staff
With Representative Rahm Emanuel of Illinois, President-elect Obama has chosen a consummate navigator of the capital’s political terrain. >
 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
Civil Liberties Examiner: Obama's chief of staff choice favors compulsory universal service
Civil Liberties Examiner: Obama's chief of staff choice favors compulsory universal service
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Emanuel to be Obama's chief of staff | America Decides 2008 | Jerusalem Post
Emanuel to be Obama's chief of staff | America Decides 2008 | Jerusalem Post
jpost.com — Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel, a key member of the Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives, has accepted President-elect Barack Obama's call to serve him as chief of staff, party officials said on Thursday. Obama barely had time to ... (more) Emanuel to be Obama's chief of staff | America Decides ...
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Obama's Other Jobs Program
The Caucus — ... — went live on Thursday and includes an online form that applicants can use to express their interest in a position with the new administration. The Obama team would not say how many people have filed an application using the site so far. And, of course, there are those, who need not apply online. (Think Representative Rahm Emanuel of Illinois who accepted a very public offer to be Mr. Obama’s chief of staff.) The site notes: “Some positions will require Senate confirmation while others will not. Some appointments will be made during the transition process and others during ...

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