Read the following article from The Atlantic about Obama's appointment of a Chief of Staff.
LOOK AT OBAMA AND HIS FRIEND!
Write a paragraph summary of the article. Then answer the following....
1. How is the appointment of Chief of Staff (and other White House Staff) different from other presidential appointments, like Cabinets and judges?
2. Why is the Chief of Staff considered a "gatekeeper"?
3. How are the Chief of Staff and Vice President similar? What makes them different?
4. What is a "sub presidential" decision?
5. Besides the president himself, which policy making institutions does it sound like the Cheif of Staff interacts mostly with?
6. Who is the current Chief of Staff for the Obama Administration?
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