Tammy Duckworth to the VA

[alfredo]

From DailyKos:

According to a White House press release, former congressional candidate Tammy Duckworth, has been tapped by the White House to be the next Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran who lost both of her legs in a rocket-propelled grenade attack, is currently the director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. In her new position, Duckworth will:

... direct VA’s public affairs, internal communications and intergovernmental relations. She also will oversee programs for homeless Veterans, consumer affairs and special rehabilitative events.

Citing her "significant talent, leadership and personal experience," VA Secretary Eric Shinseki said that Duckworth will help to improve their ability to ensure that "Veterans receive the benefits that they deserve."

[Triana]

1. I can't think of a better choice than Duckworth for this position. n/t

[alfredo]

4. Now we need Dean at HHS.

[tblue]

2. She's one of my heroes. Disabled Iraq vet and Asian, too. You go, girl!!!

I remember when the VFW did not support her run for Congress in '06. They preferred the never-served Republican, who is wrong on every issue -- Peter Roskam. Good on Obama! She deserves this post and more. I would work my tail off for her if she ever ran for office again.

[alfredo]

3. She would have made a good Senator too.

[SemiCharmedQuark]

6. Anyone appointed to that seat would be toxic though, so it's probably good she avoided it.

[alfredo]

7. Isn't that seat up in 2010?

[Hekate]

5. Excellent! I'm so pleased. nt

[riderinthestorm]

8. I worked on her campaign. She is the real deal! I am so pleased for her! nt

[alfredo]

9. I hope this is just the beginning for her.