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Personnel Announcement
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary June 18, 2008

Personnel Announcement

ÿÿWhite House News


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

The President intends to nominate J.V. Schwan, of Virginia, to be a
Commissioner of the United States International Trade Commission, for the
remainder of a nine-year term expiring 06/16/17. Mr. Schwan currently
serves as Deputy Chief of Staff at the Department of Commerce. Prior to
this, he served as Senior Trade Policy Advisor to the Secretary of
Commerce. Earlier in his career, he served as Chief of Staff and Counsel to
the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Market Access and Compliance. Mr.
Schwan received his bachelor's degree from Presbyterian College and his JD
from George Mason University School of Law.

The President intends to designate Shara L. Aranoff, of Maryland, to be
Chairman of the United States International Trade Commission, for a
two-year term.

The President intends to designate Daniel Pearson, of Minnesota, to be Vice
Chairman of the United States International Trade Commission, for a
two-year term.

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