Whoa. This is a Very Big Deal. democraticleader.gov/newsroom/12281… 
Here's @johnson_carrie's story on Letter's departure from DOJ last year: "40 Years Of Experience Walks Out The Door Of The Justice Department" npr.org/2018/03/12/592…
This quote from Letter — who was the director of DOJ's Civil Division Appellate Staff before leaving — on his new role: "I am eager to apply my litigation experience as I take on the challenges and opportunities that come with the important position of House General Counsel."
As Carrie says here, this is a big early win for Pelosi's effort to put together an aggressive oversight/accountability House Dem operation.
Here's more on Letter:
