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Citing personal financial reasons, Homeland Security Deputy Michael P. Jackson resigned today.

“The simple truth, however, is that after over five years of serving with the president’s team, I am compelled to depart for financial reasons that I can no longer ignore.” Jackson said in an email to staff.

Jackson’s resignation is effective October 26.

From late 2003 to 2005 Jackson worked in the private sector as senior vice president of AECOM Technology Corporation. In his e-mail today, Jackson said, “Today I become, in Washington’s argot, a lame duck.”

With 483 days left in the Bush Presidency, one can only wonder who will be next to jump ship.

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