For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 13, 2004

Personnel Announcement

July 13, 2004

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate two individuals, designate one individual and appoint one individual to serve in his administration:

The President intends to nominate Daniel R. Levinson, of Maryland, to be the Inspector General at the Department of Health and Human Services. Mr. Levinson currently serves as Inspector General of the General Services Administration, where he previously served as Chief of Staff. Prior to joining the General Services Administration, Mr. Levinson maintained a private law practice. Earlier in his career, he was appointed Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board. Mr. Levinson earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California, his master's degree from The George Washington University and his J.D. from Georgetown University.

The President intends to nominate Don T. Riley, of California, to be a Commissioner of the Mississippi River Commission and upon appointment, designate President.

The President intends to appoint David H. Koch, of New York, to be a Member of the National Cancer Advisory Board (Public), for the remainder of a six-year term expiring March 9, 2010.

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