Saturday, October 9, 2010

Why The Early Departure Of U.S. National Security Adviser James Jones



Woodward's Book Hastend Jones' Exit From Obama Circle -- McClatchy News

WASHINGTON — Retired Marine Gen. James Jones resigned Friday as the White House National Security Adviser and was replaced by his deputy, Thomas Donilon.

Like other top changes in the White House, President Barack Obama turned to a familiar face already on his team, and the swap will have little impact on policy. However, it could strain relations between the White House and the military.

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More News On The Resignation Of James Jones

Henry in the House: Woodward book sealed Gen. Jones' fate -- CNN
Jones never made it to the inner circle -- Politico
Jones an awkward fit in Obama circle -- Washington Post
Security job goes to insider -- Washington Post
James Jones to step down as national security adviser -- Washington Post
Obama's top security adviser steps down -- Washington Times
Factbox: White House aide Donilon is close Obama confidant -- Reuters
10 reasons to be worried as Tom Donilon, Afghan war sceptic & desk-bound foe of US military, gets top foreign policy job -- Toby Harnden, The Telegraph
Scenarios: Obama shuffles staff, what is coming next? -- Reuters

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