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Obama Names an "Ebola Czar"

After weeks of prodding from Republicans, President Obama announced last night he’ll appoint a so-called “Ebola Czar.” Today, he named Ron Klain, who’s been chief of staff to Vice Presidents Biden and Gore as “Ebola response coordinator.” But the word has been slow to pass down. David Nakamura is reporting the story for the Washington Post.

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By Warren Olney • Oct 17, 2014 • 1 min read

After weeks of prodding from Republicans, President Obama announced last night he’ll appoint a so-called “Ebola Czar.” Today, he named Ron Klain, who’s been chief of staff to Vice Presidents Biden and Gore as “Ebola response coordinator.” But the word has been slow to pass down.

David Nakamura is reporting the story for the Washington Post.

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    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    David Nakamura

    Washington Post

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