Second in Command of Department of Homeland Security resigns

[ck4829]

The Homeland Security Department's second-in-command resigned Monday, citing personal financial reasons.

Michael P. Jackson, the department's deputy secretary, has had a major hand in running the large department, particularly in putting the current management team in place.

In an e-mail to staff Monday, Jackson said, "The simple truth, however, is that after over five years of serving with the president's team, I am compelled to depart for financial reasons that I can no longer ignore."

Jackson makes $168,000 a year. His resignation is effective Oct. 26. In a statement Monday, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff called Jackson "my most trusted counselor and a close personal friend."

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[NC_Nurse]

1. I'll take it. That's WAY more than I make.

What is it with these people who can't make it on that? :wtf:

Is the cost of living in DC THAT high?

[MiniMe]

2. Its high, but not that high. I think it is because all these guys come

from *'s base, the haves and the have mores.