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A Softer 'Rahmbo'

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Rahm Emanuel works at making friends.

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James Berglie, Zuma / Newscom

“Rahmbo” is getting a makeover. Rahm Emanuel, the president’s tough chief of staff, is becoming “more valet than hit man.” In anticipation of the budget vote earlier this month, Emanuel’s West Wing office came to resemble a “legislative bazaar,” as lawmakers peddled their concerns about the bill.

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