Actor Kal Penn joins White House team to connect with Asian constituents

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I do not think this will fly with people from the Asian community. They do not

want somebody who acts like a politician and can change roles the way someone

changes a hat. They want a real person who understands Asian concerns.

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Actor Kal Penn joins White House team to connect with Asian constituents

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By The Associated Press

WASHINGTON - The White House has hired actor Kal Penn as a liaison between

President Barack Obama's administration and Asian constituents.

White House spokesman Shin Inouye said Tuesday that the actor, who had a

recurring role on Fox's TV show " House " and has starred in several movies, would

join the staff as an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison.

His role will be to connect Obama with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander

communities, as well as arts groups.

Penn starred as Kumar in the movie, " Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo

Bay. " His " House " character committed suicide in Monday's episode.

Penn backed Obama during the campaign. The White House says a start date for

Penn hasn't been set.

The hire was first reported by Entertainment Weekly.