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Close Allies Will Run Obama Transition

Ex-Clinton staffer Podesta, aide Jarrett oversee team

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Nov 5, 2008 3:16 PM CST

(Newser) – Barack Obama took his first steps toward the White House this morning, announcing the three-person team of confidants that will run his transition activities: John Podesta, a former Clinton chief of staff; Valerie Jarrett, a top campaign adviser; and Pete Rouse, Obama's senatorial chief of...   Read full story »

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