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NEWS ABOUT: Valerie Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett stories: 25 news summaries

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TALK SHOW ROUNDUP

 Emanuel: 
 Tax Cut 
 Will Go 
 Ahead 

Obama opposes tying a free trade deal to stimulus package

Nov 9, 08 1:50 PM CST
(Newser) - White House Chief of Staff-designate Rahm Emanuel told This Week that Barack Obama will move ahead with his plan to cut middle-class taxes despite rumors to the contrary, Politico reports. Other highlights from the Sunday talk shows:
  • Emanuel also told This Week that Obama opposes tacking a Colombia free
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Barack Obama • Rahm Emanuel • talk show • Jim Clyburn • Valerie Jarrett • Eric Cantor • John Podesta • President Obama

Influential Blacks Eye Fresh Opportunities

Obama backers stand to gain status in wake of historic victory

Nov 6, 08 9:58 AM CST
(Newser) - A circle of black power brokers who helped Barack Obama in his rise to the White House are ready to see their influence grow under his administration, Wall Street Journal reports. The close-knit group of fundraisers, execs, and Harvard grads believe their presidential connections will pay major dividends in the... More »

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Barack Obama • Valerie Jarrett • Election 2008 • African-Americans • Obama administration • President Obama

Close Allies Will Run Obama
Transition

Ex-Clinton staffer Podesta, aide Jarrett oversee team

Nov 5, 08 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 staff. The president-elect also named... More »

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Barack Obama • Valerie Jarrett • Obama administration • transition team • John Podesta • Pete Rouse • President Obama

Valerie Jarrett: Obama's Sounding Board

Senior adviser is even-keeled, fiercely loyal, straight-talking

May 12, 08 10:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - One of the strongest voices in Barack Obama's camp is that of longtime friend and confidante Valerie Jarrett, the Wall Street Journal writes. The woman who was once Michelle Obama's boss is now "practically a sister" to the couple, and her political savvy has proved invaluable to Obama's campaign—... More »

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Barack Obama • Chicago • Michelle Obama • campaign adviser • 2016 Olympics • Valerie Jarrett

Obama Camp Wields Steely Secret Weapon: Mrs. O

Michelle Obama seen as campaign 'closer'

Feb 14, 08 11:00 AM CST
(Newser) - Outspoken and gutsy but sometimes sarcastic and condescending, Barack Obama's wife, Michelle, is playing a central role in his campaign as it builds toward a final showdown. Known as "The Closer" behind the scenes, the 44-year-old Harvard-educated lawyer puts steel into the campaign while Obama stays above the fray,... More »

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Barack Obama • Chicago • Michelle Obama • Harvard • Princeton • Craig Robinson • Glamour magazine • Valerie Jarrett

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