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Manan Trivedi starts off with strong fundraising numbers

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 21:10

Great news out Philadelphia.  Congressional candidate Manan Trivedi, who was recently endorsed by APAP PAC, has just released his fundraising tally for his first quarter and he's raised over $110,000. Great job. To support Manan's candidacy, we've set up a fundraising page. Please consider donating to him.

Trivedi Establishes Strong Financial Support In Only 23 Days


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Manan Trivedi shakes up race; come meet him at Philly Dem Sum

Thu, 09/17/2009 - 09:01

When Iraq War veteran and physician Manan Trivedi declared his candidacy for Congress, a lot of people in his suburban Philadelphia district of PA-06 were caught off-guard. But now, having met the first-time candidate, they are taking a hard look at his chances. Here's a great piece that sums up the waves Trivedi has caused.


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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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