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Manan Trivedi's Statement on Afghanistan

Wed, 12/02/2009 - 09:30

Reaction to President Obama's plan to send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan has been decidely mixed with some resistance from progressive members of Congress. Joining this chorus is APAP PAC-endorsed candidate Manan Trivedi who just released this statement. 


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White House Conference Call on Afghanistan Today, Wednesday

Wed, 12/02/2009 - 09:22

Please join senior Administration Officials to discuss the Administration’s Afghanistan policy on Wednesday, Dec.  2nd at 2:00pm EST. The details of the call are below.

 

What:                   Afghanistan Call 


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Tammy Duckworth Tapped for VA Assistant Secretary

Tue, 02/03/2009 - 07:27
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 3, 2009  Duckworth Tapped for VA Assistant Secretary WASHINGTON (Feb. 3, 2009) - President Barack Obama has announced his intent to nominate L. Tammy Duckworth, director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, to be the Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). "Effective communications with Veterans and VA's stakeholders is key to improving our services and ensuring Veterans receive the benefits they deserve," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "Tammy Duckworth brings significant talent, leadership and personal experience to this important work."

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