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Earlier than expected, Daley out as chief of staff
By News on Jan 9, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a jolt to the White House, President Barack Obama announced Monday that chief of staff William Daley was quitting and heading home, capping a short and rocky tenure that had been expected to last until Election Day. Obama budget chief Jack Lew, a figure long familiar with Washington's ways, will take over one of the most consuming jobs in America....
Fire whom? Romney draws flak on eve of NH primary
By News on Jan 9, 2012
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NASHUA, N.H. (AP) -- Republican front-runner Mitt Romney stumbled down the homestretch of the New Hampshire primary on Monday, declaring, "I like being able to fire people who provide services to me" as his rivals intensified already fierce criticism....Obama announces resignation of chief of staff
By News on Jan 9, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In an abrupt jolt to the White House, President Barack Obama announced Monday that chief of staff William Daley was quitting and heading home to Chicago, capping a short and rocky tenure that had been expected to last until Election Day in November. Obama budget chief Jack Lew will take over the job....
William Daley Resigning as White House Chief of Staff
By News on Jan 9, 2012
Administration officials: William Daley resigning as White House chief of staff....
US condemns Iranian death sentence for American
By News on Jan 9, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration denied Monday that an American man sentenced to death in Iran was a CIA spy, and sharply criticized the Islamic republic in Tehran for what it called a pattern of arresting innocent people for political reasons....