Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Gephardt Aide to Head McCaskill Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen.-elect Claire McCaskill has chosen an aide to former Rep. Dick Gephardt, D-Mo., as her chief of staff, her office announced Tuesday.

Sean Kennedy, 36, spent nearly a decade as Gephardt's legislative director and counsel until 2004, when Kennedy became a lobbyist for SBC Communications, now part of AT&T.

Kennedy also served as deputy policy director for Gephardt's 2004 presidential campaign.

McCaskill, who defeated Republican Sen. Jim Talent this year, will be sworn in during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 4.

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