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Tammy Duckworth Nomination Stalled

Tue, 04/07/2009 - 11:41

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UPDATE: It seems Burr is backing off.


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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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