White House staff changes

Posted by Shazy on Wednesday, February 16, 2011

White House staff changes
 Nancy Pelosi handed over power of the House to her successor, John Boehner, recently.  But the changes in the House are not all that's shaking up Washington. The White House is welcoming new faces as well. Here's a look at who's in and who's out.
William Daley named chief of staff

IN
Who: William Daley
Whom he is replacing
Robert Gibbs Press secretary resigns

OUT
Who: Robert Gibbs, press secretary
A new economic adviser Sperling named top economic aide
 N
Who: Gene Sperling
David Plouffe & top White House adviser

IN
Who: David Plouffe
Deputies follow Gibbs out

OUT
Who:Jim Messina
A trio of economic power moves Obama unveils new economic team
IN
Who:Katharine Abraham, Heather Higginbottom and Jason Furman