Press Release

Nomination of William V. Corr as Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services

January 13, 2009

Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Washington, D.C.—- President-elect Barack Obama today announced the nomination of William V. Corr, Executive Director of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, as Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services. President-elect Obama has made an outstanding choice. Bill Corr has dedicated his life to improving the health and health care of all Americans. His knowledge, experience and dedication will be invaluable in helping President-elect Obama and Health and Human Services Secretary-Designate Tom Daschle to achieve their far-reaching agenda for improving the health of our nation.

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