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Kelly O\u2019Donnell is the White House correspondent for NBC News. A veteran of presidential politics, her work on the 2008 presidential election earned her an Emmy and a National Headliner Award. Her other work has won myriad others, including multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards. In 2004, she was inducted into the Ohio Radio\/Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame. O\u2019Donnell has covered events ranging from the 9\/11 attacks and the Iraq war to the Olympic Games and the British royal family. She addresses politics, current events, the presidency, women\u2019s issues, and the media.<\/p>\n

\u201cKelly is articulate & bravely measured in her rhetoric. Refreshing in midst of our noisy 24\/7 media cycle.” – Board of Education<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kelly O\u2019Donnell is the White House correspondent for NBC News. A veteran of presidential politics, her work on the 2008 presidential election earned her an […]
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