Cities Praise White House Appointment of David Agnew

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Feb 24, 2012, 06:14 ET

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National League of Cities President, Ted Ellis, Mayor of Bluffton, IN, released the following statement applauding President Obama's appointment of David Agnew as the White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs:

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"President Obama has made an exceptional appointment in naming David Agnew as White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. This is a well-deserved appointment for someone who has worked tirelessly on behalf of cities throughout his career.

"The National League of Cities has seen David's knowledge and commitment in his work for the Administration, and we are certain he will bring that same sense of purpose to his new role. He has a great understanding of the needs of cities, and we know that he will be an excellent leader for this office."

The National League of Cities is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.

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