*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, has scheduled a vote on the nomination of Dr. James Peake to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs.  Dr. Peake, nominated by President George W. Bush to fill the now-vacant role of Secretary of Veterans Affairs, testified before the Committee on December 5, 2007.  

WHO:             Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

WHEN:            Thursday, December 13, 2007, immediately following the first Roll Call vote of the day. 

WHERE:          Off of the Senate Floor, at the Senate Reception Room

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