Laura Bush Loses 3 Staffers In Single Week

Washington Whispers Paul Bedard February 1, 2007 06:13 PM

Think you've got the stuff to beat back rumors about first twins Jenna and Barbara Bush or tales about first lady Laura Bush sneaking a smoke or two? Here's your chance. The first lady's able and gracious spokeswoman, Susan Whitson, tells us that she's leaving to start a family after nearly two years in the East Wing. "Being Mrs. Bush's press secretary has been the single best job I have had," she says. But not an easy one, that's for sure. Just consider the diversity of calls she gets from reporters: everything from questions about the once-partying twins to interview requests for first pup Barney. Whitson says she just recently decided to leave Washington and move permanently to Washington, Va., home of the famous Inn at Little Washington and where she and her hubby have a house.

"Yes, I am returning to the quiet life," she says. "My husband and I are moving out to little Washington full time and hope to start a family."

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