President Elect Barack Obama named Philip Schiliro as his top White House representative to Congress. The announcement was made on Saturday, November 15, 2008.USAToday.com: Obama Names Jarrett, Veteran Aide Schiliro to Staff (November 15, 2008)
Experience With Congress
Schiliro is the current director of congressional relations for Obama's transition team. Schiliro has 25 years of experience in working with congress, he was the chief of staff to Henry Waxman and the House Oversight Committee. He also worked as a policy director during the time Tom Daschle was the Democratic leader of the senate.The Associated Press: Obama Names Veteran Congressional Aide to Staff (November 15, 2008)
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Chosen as assistant for President Elect Barack Obama's legislative affairs
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Current director of Obama's transition team
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Worked in Congress for over 25 years
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Former chief of staff to Rep. Henry Waxman, a Democrat from California
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Former policy director when Tom Daschle of South Dakota was Senate Democratic leader
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Credited with bringing Jose Canseco's steroid abuse to the attention of Waxman after reading the book JuicedInternational Business Times: Obama Names Veteran Congressional Aide to Staff (November 15, 2008)
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Congress then investigated the allegations and subpoenaed several baseball players including Mark McGwireInternational Business Times: Obama Names Veteran Congressional Aide to Staff (November 15, 2008)
