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February 24, 2017

Chief Digital Officer Gerrit Lansing Dismissed After Failing FBI Check
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White House Chief Digital Officer Gerrit Lansing was among six staffers
fired by the White House after they failed an FBI background check.
Lansing is the former head of the Republican Party's digital operations.
According to Politico, Lansing failed due to conflicts of interest posed
by his business investments.


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