WASHINGTON - Phil Schiliro has spent his entire working life in Congress, doing every imaginable job from drafting arcane legislation to running for a seat himself. Steeped in the culture and traditions of Capitol Hill, Schiliro seemed to be one of those people who'd never leave voluntarily - he'd have to be carted out.
But President-elect Barack Obama changed all that when he snagged Schiliro to be his White House liaison to Congress. Now Schiliro, 52, is tasked with being the bridge between the new president and the lawmakers who have the power to make or break his agenda.
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS Associated Press Writer
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