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Emanuel May Be Headed to White House

Obama reportedly offers Clinton veteran the role of keeping the new president's appointment list.

November 5, 2008

In a move that could set off a high-profile leadership scramble in the House, Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel (Ill.) has been offered the job of White House chief of staff by President-elect Obama, ABC News is reporting. Read more...

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