Chicagoan tapped as British ambassador

By ABC7
May 28, 2009 President Barack Obama selected Louis Susman as one several top diplomats Wednesday.

Susman is a vice chairman of Citigroup corporate and investment banking. He is a top Democratic fundraiser.

According to the Times of London, he raised at least $500,000 for Obama's campaign and inauguration funds. He needs to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

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