Kyle Whitmire: Changes In Governor Bentley’s Staff

| May 14, 2014 

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The governor’s office announced today that former House Speaker Seth Hammett has been named the interim chief of staff for Governor Robert Bentley. Hammett replaces David Perry, who also announced today he has accepted a new position in Birmingham. Kyle Whitmire from AL.com and the Birmingham News joins us to discuss.

 

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