Rick Kleinhas been named vice president and Washington, D.C. bureau chief forABC News.
Klein will succeed Jonathan Greenberger, who departed in April for a new role at Politico.
Klein will oversee bureau operations and manage news teams in D.C., including for breaking news and special events.
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He will oversee all political coverage, includingThis Week with George Stephanopoulos.
Klein joined ABC News in 2007, and most recently has been political director.
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Klein will report to OConnell until a new president of ABC News is named.
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He also co-hosted the podcastPowerhouse PoliticsandCapital Games.
