The Obamas sign with agents for speaking, book deals

The Obamas are one step closer to taking the stage at private events and releasing autobiographies.

The Democratic power couple signed with the Manhattan-based Harry Walker Agency, according to a statement Friday evening.

“President Barack Obama and Mrs. Obama have selected the Harry Walker Agency (HWA) to coordinate their respective speaking engagements. In addition, Attorneys Robert Barnett and Deneen Howell will manage contract-negotiations with potential publishers for the former president and Mrs. Obama’s respective books,” a statement from spokesperson Kevin Lewis said.

The agency also represents former State Sec. Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, as well as a number of Republicans no longer in the political world, including former House Speaker John Boehner and former Vice President Dick Cheney.

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