provides public statements about the president's activities to the press
consists of attorneys
personal secretary and advisor to the president
7 floors
most do not need to be approved by the Senate
ensures secure communications; deal with major crisis
official workplace of the president
handles publicity and news releases for the president
holds the offices of the president
meeting room in White House
are not part of the EOP, work independently
provides legal support to president and EOP
manages EOP and White House Staff
regulate different parts of the economy
located in White House basement
serve at the "pleasure of the president"
