As he prepares to take office, President-elect Barack Obama is relying on a small team of advisers who will lead his transition operation and help choose the members of the Obama administration. The NY Times is running�a series of profiles of potential members of the administration. The following appears on their website:
Name: Jacob J. Lew
Being considered for: A variety of domestic policy jobs, including director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Would bring to the job: Extensive experience in the White House and on Capitol Hill; intimate knowledge of the substance and politics of federal programs, the budget process and appropriations.
Is linked to Mr. Obama by: Longtime friendship with Clinton administration alumni, including John D. Podesta, a co-chairman of the Obama transition.
In his own words: "Fiscal discipline is essential to protect Social Security and strengthen Medicare, so that both will be there in the years ahead. Reducing the accumulated federal debt will help us to protect these important programs." (Congressional testimony in March 2000.)
"Fiscal discipline and progressive government must be essential partners." (Statement at the White House in April 1998.)
Used to work as: Director of the Office of Management and Budget from 1998 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. Was deputy director of the budget office (1995-1998), senior policy adviser to Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. of Massachusetts (1979-87) and an aide to Representative Joe Moakley of Massachusetts (1974-75).
Carries as baggage: No serious impediments. He is respected by members of both parties as a policy specialist and a legislative craftsman. Some Republicans say he can be highly partisan. As executive vice president of New York University, he tangled with a union representing graduate students who help teach courses. His work for an investment unit of Citigroup could invite criticism in the current financial turmoil.
Is otherwise known for: No matter how frenetic the pace, he would leave his government office to observe the Jewish Sabbath on Friday evenings.
If appointed, he becomes the 4th Jew to serve President-elect Barack Obama's administration. The first three are: U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) serving as White House chief of staff; David Axelrod who was appointed as Senior Advisor to Obama; and Ronald A. Klain serving as chief of staff to Vice President-elect Joe Biden.
His R�sum� includes: Born Aug. 29, 1955, in New York City. ... known as Jack....earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard in 1978 and a law degree from Georgetown in 1983. ... issues director at the Democratic National Committee in 1988. ... founding director of the Center for Middle East Research, 1992. ...worked on Mr. Clinton's national service initiative and his ill-fated health care plan. ...executive vice president of New York University (2001-6). ...now chief operating officer of Citi Alternative Investments, a unit of Citigroup.
(LINK to NY Times)
http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/article.php?p=26074
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