In her new job, Tanden will be at the center of the flow of information between Biden and his senior White House advisers. A White House official, who asked to remain anonymous because he was not authorized to speak publicly about internal staff moves, described Tanden’s new role as “the central nervous system of the White House,” helping to facilitate presidential decision-making. But it is known inside the White House as a powerful position because of the access that the occupant has to information. Some high-profile names in Washington have served as staff secretary. Brett Kavanaugh, who now is an associate justice on the Supreme Court, was staff secretary for former President George W. Bush.

Source: Indian Express October 23, 2021 08:24 UTC