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Article: Receptionist of the United States: a young Iraq war veteran, Darienne Page helps keep the west wing of the white house running smoothly.(NATIONAL)
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- New York Times Upfront
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- September 21, 2009
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Have you met ROTUS?
It's a question President Obama asks many visitors to the White House. Obama, of course, is POTUS--the acronym used by the Secret Service for President of the United States. His wife, Michelle, is FLOTUS (First Lady of the United States). And then there's ROTUS (receptionist of the United States), 27-year-old Darienne Page.
"This is the receptionist of the entire United States," Obama said to Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. "How long was your confirmation hearing?" Holder asked with a smile.
"A lot of times he comes in and says, 'Receptionist of the United ...