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Obama Taps Top Aide Lew For Treasury

January 10, 2013 • The president has nominated his chief of staff. Jack Lew is also a former budget director in both the Clinton and Obama administrations. He would replace Timothy Geithner, who plans to step down soon.

President Obama announces nomination of Jack Lew for Treasury

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