For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 10, 2004

Personnel Announcement

February 10, 2004

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate one individual to serve in his administration:

The President intends to nominate Cathy M. MacFarlane, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Public Affairs). She currently serves as Director of Public Affairs at the Federal Trade Commission. Previously, Ms. MacFarlane served as President of MARCOM 21, a marketing and communications company in Alexandria, Virginia. Ms. MacFarlane earned her bachelor's degree from Manhattanville College and her master's degree from Georgetown University.

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