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John D. Podesta

President and chief executive of the Center For American Progress (since 2003)

At a Glance

Career History: Co-chair, Obama transition (November 2008 to January 2009); President Bill Clinton's chief of staff (1998 to 2000); Professor at Georgetown University Law Center (1995 to 1998)
Birthday: Jan. 8, 1949
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

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