Waiting for Change

President Obama’s promise for change has attracted many people to work for his administration. But it’s taking longer for many to live out their dream...

President Obama’s promise for change has attracted many people to work for his administration.

But it’s taking longer for many to live out their dream because of a high number of applicants and vacancies in senior positions.

We talked with Ian Shapira, staff writer for the Washington Post, about what’s happening.

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