News Alert from The Wall Street Journal
The White House said Van Jones, one of President Barack Obama's advisers, is resigning amid controversy over past inflammatory statements.
Mr. Jones, who has promoted "green jobs," was linked to efforts suggesting a governmental role in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks and to derogatory comments about Republicans.
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