General Eric Shinseki Secretary of Veterans Affairs confirmation hearing

January 14, 2009- U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee, held a confirmation hearing on General Eric Shinseki, President-elect Barack Obama's nominee to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs, on Jan. 14.




General Shinseki was introduced by two distinguished World War II veterans Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI), and former Senator Bob Dole. Both praised General Shinseki and urged his confirmation.

Shinseki is the former U.S. Army Chief of Staff, who ended his distinguished career of military service in August 2003. Wounded in Vietnam, he petitioned successfully to remain in the military despite his injury.

Shinseki was confirmed by the full Senate on Jan. 20.

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