Trump transition clears first paperwork hurdle: White House

[November 16, 2016]    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said it received a signed memorandum of understanding from Vice President-elect Mike Pence on Tuesday evening, an initial step in being able to provide more detailed briefing materials to the incoming administration.

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"The next step is for the President-elect's transition team to provide us with the names of the individuals they have authorized to represent their transition effort across the government," said Brandi Hoffine a White House spokeswoman.

(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by Sandra Maler)

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