WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate unanimously approved the nomination of Ms. Joan Evans to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Congressional and Legislative Affairs.  Ms. Evans has spent nearly two decades on Capitol Hill, including a period as Chief of Staff for former House Veterans’ Affairs Committee member Darlene Hooley (D-OR). 

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Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) issued the following statement after the vote:

“VA’s Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs plays a critical role in maintaining a strong working relationship between VA and Congress.  Ms. Evans brings strong experience to this position and I look forward to working with her.” 

Two weeks ago, Akaka held a hearing on Ms. Evans’ nomination.  (For more on that hearing, click here.) 

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August 7, 2009