The White House said Warren will serve as a special adviser to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on the consumer protection bureau and play a 'lead role' in setting up the bureau and 'ensuring it is as effective as possible.' Warren will also advise the president on policies and programs that are designed to protect the financial interests of middle class families.

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren, who chairs an oversight committee set up by Congress to oversee the bailout, is interviewed by the Associated Press in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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