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President Bush has tapped Karen Johnson as his choice to lead the Department of Education's office that serves as a liaison to Capitol Hill.



President Bush has tapped Karen Johnson as his choice to lead the Department of Education's office that serves as a liaison to Capitol Hill.

Ms. Johnson is currently a vice president of social marketing and public affairs for the international public relations firm Porter Novelli, where she provides strategic public affairs and communications counsel. Mr. Bush has nominated her for the post of assistant secretary of education for legislation and congressional affairs. The office has been without a permanent leader since June 30, when...

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