Area Native Denis McDonough Named Obama's Chief of Staff
President Barack Obama has chosen Stillwater native Denis McDonough as his fifth chief of staff.
President Barack Obama has chosen Stillwater native Denis McDonough as his fifth chief of staff. Fourth District Congresswoman Betty McCollum congratulated McDonough on his new position. “As Deputy National Security Advisor, Mr. McDonough contributed greatly to advancing our nation’s security interests," McCollum said. "He also played a leading role in planning the raid that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. He is clearly among the President’s most tested and trusted aides. Minnesotans share great pride in his elevation to the role of White House Chief of Staff.” UPDATED FROM: The Associated Press is reporting that President Barack Obama has chosen Stillwater native Denis McDonough as his fifth chief of staff. “A White House …
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