Duckworth confirmed for veterans post
The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Apr 23, 2009 8:38:33 EDT
CHICAGO — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Iraq war helicopter pilot Tammy Duckworth's nomination as an assistant secretary at the Veterans Affairs Department.
Duckworth will direct the Office of Public Affairs and Intergovernmental Communications. Among other things, the Illinois National Guard major will oversee VA's public affairs operations, as well as programs for homeless veterans.
"President Obama and America's veterans now have Tammy Duckworth as their advocate and champion," Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said in a statement. "I know Tammy will bring the same level of commitment to the VA that she has shown in fighting for her country and representing Illinois veterans."
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Duckworth confirmed for veterans post
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