From the Press Office: Reichert Joins Speaker Pelosi for a Press Conference Today
to Announce Fellows for Wounded Warrior Program
Washington, D.C.,
Mar 9 -
Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) will join with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Members of Congress to hold a press conference on the House Wounded Warriors Program TODAY, Monday, March 9, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. The Wounded Warrior Program, an initiative begun by the Speaker during the 110th Congress, was established to create fellowships that provide employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans within the House of Representatives.
Reichert’s office is an active participant in the program, and was one of the first to employ a Wounded Warrior Fellow. Zack Guill, an Army veteran, works in Reichert’s district office. To date, 9 “wounded warriors” are currently working for Members of Congress as part of the fellowship program with a goal of having 25 fellows by the end of 2009.
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WHO:
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Congressman Dave Reichert
Other Members of Congress
Admiral Patrick W. Dunne, Undersecretary for Benefits, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Patricia Orsini, Director of the Wounded Warrior Program
Zach Guill, and other veterans employed in the Wounded Warrior Program
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WHAT:
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Wounded Warriors Press Event
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WHEN:
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TODAY, Monday, March 9 at 2:30 p.m. eastern, PRE-SET: 1:30 p.m.
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WHERE:
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East Front House Steps
The Capitol
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For Press: Questions about the event can be directed to Abbey Shilling, Press Secretary, at 202-225-7761 or 206-484-1033 (cell). Please call House Radio/TV Gallery at 202-225-5214 if you have any questions regarding broadcast coverage.
~Reichert Press Office
