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Personnel Announcement
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary July 17, 2008

Personnel Announcement

ÿÿWhite House News


President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate one
individual to serve in his Administration.

The President intends to nominate John A. Simon, of Maryland, to be
Representative of the United States of America to the African Union with
the Rank and Status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Mr.
Simon currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Overseas Private
Investment Corporation. Prior to this, he served as Special Assistant to
the President and Senior Director for Relief, Stabilization, and
Development for the National Security Council at the White House. Earlier
in his career, he served as Director of Development Issues at the National
Security Council. Mr. Simon received his bachelor's degree from Princeton
University and his master's degree from Harvard University.

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