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Statement on Obama’s Economic Team, Jobs Plan
Rep. Miller: Obama’s New Economic Team, Jobs Plan Reflect Real Commitments to Strengthening the Middle Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement praising President-Elect Barack Obama’s selection of Timothy F. Geithner as Treasury Secretary, Lawrence H. Summers as director of the National Economic Council, Christina Romer as chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, and Melody Barnes as director of Domestic Policy Council for his incoming administration.
“Today, President-Elect Obama announced that creating a strong, vibrant American middle class will be central to the new administration’s economic policies. Both the appointment of his economic team and this weekend’s announcement of a bold economic recovery plan prove that he intends to do just that. It’s clear that America has a new President who understands that we won’t be able to rebuild our economy unless we invest its economic fundamentals – students, workers, and middle-class families. This is exactly the kind of leadership our nation needs during this critical time.
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Rep. George Miller announces Obama Inauguration Ticket Lottery
Rep. George Miller announces Obama Inauguration Ticket Lottery
All CA-7 District Residents Eligible to Win One of Two Pairs of Tickets to Historic Swearing In Ceremony
Washington, DC – Rep. George Miller (D-Martinez) today announced a lottery to randomly distribute two pairs of tickets to President-elect Barack Obama's historic inauguration ceremony, which will be held on January 20th, 2009.
“The enthusiasm for this year’s presidential election and historic inauguration has been overwhelming” said Miller. “It is deeply inspiring to see such interest in attending the inauguration. It speaks to both the historic nature of the Barack Obama presidency, but also the sense of urgency the public has for change in our country.”
The lottery will be open to all 7th district constituents who are able to arrange their own transportation to and lodging in the DC area during the January event.
The deadline to register will be Sunday, Nov. 30th 11:59 PM PST on George Miller’s website. Rep. Miller will announce the drawing winner on Monday, Dec. 1st.
These two pairs of tickets are separate from the small allotment of tickets that Rep. Miller intends to distribute to a portion of the constituents who have already requested them.
“This election turned out to be different than any election before,” said Miller. “I want to be able to give every constituent, including those who just recently engaged in the democratic process, a chance to receive a ticket to view Barack Obama’s inauguration.”
Constituents must visit http://georgemiller.house.gov/inauguration to register for the lottery.
Miller also reminded 7th district residents that portions of the parade route and sections of the National Mall will be available for those without tickets to participate in this historic occasion. More information about the Inaugural ceremony and other events in Washington can be found at http://www.inaugural.senate.gov.
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