- Indian-American policy expert Neera Tandenhas been named the White House staff secretary.
- The White House staff secretary works behind-the-scenes but has critical role in the West Wing, responsible for managing paper flow to the President from other areas of the administration and the federal government.
- Ms. Tanden’s appointment as the White House staff secretary came eight months after she withdrew her nomination as Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget due to a stiff opposition from the Republican senators.
