Strautmanis to Leave White House

Michael Strautmanis, who’s been by President Obama’s side since the very beginning of his Senate term, is leaving the White House — where he’s currently deputy assistant to the president and counselor for strategic engagement to Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett — at the end of next week, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Suggested Reading The Truth…

Michael Strautmanis, who’s been by President Obama’s side since the very beginning of his Senate term, is leaving the White House — where he’s currently deputy assistant to the president and counselor for strategic engagement to Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett — at the end of next week, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

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