Vivek Kundra Returns to CIO Post

Posted by admin in DC Life on 03 18th, 2009 | no responses

Vivek Kundra, D.C.’s former Chief Technology Officer, has returned to his job as federal chief information officer for the Obama administration after being placed on leave in the wake of the OCTO arrests , the Washington Times reports . White House officials told the Times that Kundra was reinstated after they were reassured that he is not a target of the federal investigation of his former office. The story makes sure to mention the

recent revelation that Kundra was cited on a minor theft charge in Montgomery County in 1996, when he was 21. The White House said they were aware of the criminal theft case and were unconcerned, calling it a “youthful indiscretion.” See also the New York Times’ Caucus blog , which reports that Va. Gov. Tim Kaine intervened on Kundra’s behalf.