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Alina Selyukh

Defense

Immigration adviser faces learning curve

Aide says she is spending a lot of time out in the field touring detention facilities and learning the strengths of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Oversight

Obama sets mark for early nominee dropouts

He's challenging Bill Clinton, who saw six major nominees withdraw their names over the course of his entire presidency.

Oversight

Obama picks New Hampshire senator as Commerce chief

Republican Judd Gregg served four terms in the House and two as New Hampshire's governor before running for the Senate in 1992.

Oversight

Obama's promise to cut middle managers won't be easy to keep

President adds complexity to the objective by committing to move managers to the front lines.