WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has picked William Daley as his new chief of staff, calling him an experienced public servant, devoted patriot and friend.
Obama introduced Daley at the White House Thursday afternoon. He says few people bring more experience to the job than Daley, a veteran political manager with Wall Street ties. Daley served as commerce secretary under President Bill Clinton and was a senior executive at JPMorgan Chase.
Daley replaces interim chief of staff Pete Rouse, who will become a counselor to the president. Obama applauded Rouse's service, saying he wouldn't be where he is today without his guidance.
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