Jill Zuckman is a correspondent for the Chicago Tribune. On February 15, 2009, Zuckman announced that she was leaving her job at the Tribune to join President Barack Obama's administration as assistant to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. As part of her duties, Zuckman will also serve as director of public affairs.ChicagoTribune.com: ...Jill Zuckman to join Obama administration
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"I'm excited about going to a department in the administration that's going to play a huge role in hopefully putting people back to work."—Jill ZuckmanChicagoTribune.com: ...Jill Zuckman to join Obama administration
"Jill is a terrific journalist and colleague who contributed much to our coverage of Congress, national politics and the 2008 presidential campaign. We wish her the best in her new assignment."—Gerould Kern, Chicago Tribune editorChicagoTribune.com: ...Jill Zuckman to join Obama administration
Jill Zuckman Background and Information
- Chicago Tribune: Jill Zuckman Article Archive
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Zuckman is a reporter for the Chicago Tribune
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Named assistant for Treasury Secretary Ray LaHood in February 2009
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Has been a "frequent guest" on several political talk shows, including Fox News Sunday and MSNBC's Hardball with Chris MatthewsChicagoTribune.com: ...Jill Zuckman to join Obama administration
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