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General Critical of Iraq War Is Pick for V.A. Chief

Dec. 6, 2008
The choice of Gen. Eric K. Shinseki for secretary of the Veterans Affairs Department symbolizes a break with the Bush era on national security.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Retired Gen. Eric Shinseki, President-elect Barack Obama's choice to lead Veterans Affairs, promises a host of changes, lawmakers said Thursday.

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WASHINGTON , Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A hearing on the nomination of retired U.S. Army Chief of Staff Eric Shinseki for secretary of veterans affairs will take place before Inauguration Day.
Personality Spotlight: Eric Shinseki

Personality Spotlight: Eric Shinseki

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Eric Shinseki is about to set up shop in the same White House, which under U.S. President George Bush, disregarded his warnings about Iraq troop levels.

Shinseki reportedly tapped for VA post

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has picked retired Army Gen. Eric Shinseki to head up the Veterans Affairs Department, The Washington Post reported Saturday.
Peake sworn in as VA secretary

Peake sworn in as VA secretary

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James Peake was sworn in Thursday as the secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa