Romer Resigns as Chief of Obama's Economic Council

President Obama’s Chief of Economic Council, Christina Romer will be stepping down and returning to her teaching position at the University of California. According to CNN Money the resignation will take effect on September 3.

CNN Money reports:

Romer, who has been a big supporter of health care reform and the president's stimulus plan, is one of Obama's principle economic advisers -- certainly, one of the most visible. The two meet on almost a daily basis.

"Christy Romer has provided extraordinary service to me and our country during a time of economic crisis and recovery," Obama said in a statement. "While Christy's family commitments require that she return home, I'm gratified that she will continue to offer her insights and advice as a member of my Economic Recovery Advisory Board."

Romer had previously expressed an interest in returning to California once her son starts high school in the fall, Obama added.

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White House Releases Staff Salary Data

Yesterday the White House released a report detailing the salaries of its staff members. According to this article from TheHill.com, the report included the wages paid all employees, from lowest level employees to the chief of staff Rahm Emanuel.

Emanuel, press secretary Roberts Gibbs, senior adviser David Axelrod, and senior adviser Valerie Jarrett make the top salary amount of $172,200 per year. Three staffers have their salaries listed as $0.

In total, the White House pays its staff $38,796,207.

"Since 1995, the White House has been required to deliver a report to Congress listing the title and salary of every White House Office employee," the White House blog says. "Consistent with President Obama's commitment to transparency, this report is being publicly disclosed on our website as it is transmitted to Congress."