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On the recordFebruary 17, 2015
The White House is ignoring a panel's recommendation to seek an outsider for the job after a series of security mishaps.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Mentioning President Obama's decision to appoint Joseph Clancy as the head of the Secret Service despite recommendations for an outsider.

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