Tammy Duckworth to become under Secretary at Veteran's Affairs

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Duckworth joins Obama's VA
Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor February 3, 2009 10:09 AM

One of the highest-profile veterans of the Iraq war is joining the Obama administration.

Tammy Duckworth, who lost both her legs and partial use of one arm when her helicopter was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade in 2004, will be assistant secretary of public and intergovernmental affairs for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the White House announced this morning.

In the job, Duckworth will also oversee programs for homeless Veterans, consumer affairs and special rehabilitative events.

“Effective communications with Veterans and VA’s stakeholders is key to improving our services and ensuring Veterans receive the benefits they deserve,” Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki said in a statement. “Tammy Duckworth brings significant talent, leadership and personal experience to this important work.”
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http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/02/duckworth_joins.html

[SidneyCarton]

1. Yaay!

Good for Undersecretary Duckworth!

[camera obscura]

2. Finally some good news!

[Political Tiger]

3. Excellent!

She will be a great asset to this new administration!

[SeattleGirl]

4. Good news!

I was so hoping she'd be picked for something at the VA!

[hamsterjill]

5. Great choice!

n/t

[Hope And Change]

6. Wonderful news.K & R!

[Stinky The Clown]

7. Good

Finally

Someone I like. No doubt that means there will be a swarm in opposition to her appointment.

[snowbear]

16. Nah..

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I can't imagine anyone (even rTHUGS) being against her appointment.



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[Lugnut]

8. Fantastic!

Tammy is an excellent choice!

[Bluenorthwest]

9. Great choice.

Which is at this point a welcome suprise.

[Prism]

10. Outstanding

As a son and potential son-in-law of veterans who rely on the VA for healthcare, I could not be more pleased with her selection. She's one of the few politicians in Illinois about whom I have nothing but good things to say. Amazing woman.

[Greyskye]

11. I was really hoping that she would have a place in this administration!

Excellent news!

Rec #10!

[Vinca]

12. She's paid her taxes . . . right? LOL. I love Tammy. Good for her. nt

[Maven]

13. Excellent!

K/R

[snowbear]

14. Congratulations Assistant Secretary Duckworth !!!

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[sundog]

15. i like her a lot

[Aristus]

17. Between the appointment of Tammy Duckworth and the confirmation of Eric Holder,

the whole Tom Daschle thing will soon be forgotten. President Obama is ROCKING!!! :patriot:

[Zomby Woof]

18. Superb choice!

I woul rank her in my top 5 of Obama's cabinet and secondary cabinet picks. :thumbsup:

[Skittles]

19. lovely

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