Obama Creates Council on Women and Girls

by Audacia Ray on March 11, 2009

in Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Health

obamaandgirl The Washington Post Politics blog reported yesterday that President Obama is expected to sign an executive order today that will create a White House Council on Women and Girls. Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser and personal friend to the president, will Chair the council. Day-to-day operations will be run by Tina Tchen, who is the third high-ranking Asian American to be announced for a senior White House position.

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