Women In Politics

Steven Anderson, Top Petraeus Aide, Makes Pitch For Energy Legislation (VIDEO)
For the second time this year, a progressive veterans group is making a push for comprehensive energy legislation by tying oil consumption to the Ahmadinejad regime in Iran and insurgent attacks against American troops. This time, however, it has a top-ranked military official endorsing the message: Brigadier General Steven Anderson (Ret.), Chief of Logistics in Iraq under General David Petraeus.

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New lobbyist will pitch Charlotte’s interests
The city of Charlotte’s new intergovernmental relations manager – or lobbyist – began work earlier this month. Dana Fenton, 50, came to Charlotte from Prince William County in Virginia, where he held a similar position for the last nine years.

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