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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 2, 2008

Personnel Announcement

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate two individuals and appoint one individual to serve in his Administration.

The President intends to nominate Kenneth L. Peel, of Maryland, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Mr. Peel currently serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Development, Finance and Debt at the Department of the Treasury. Prior to this, he served as Director for International Environment, Energy and Risk Regulation Affairs at the National Security Council. Earlier in his career, he served as a Member of the Secretary of State's Policy Planning Staff. Mr. Peel received his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.

The President intends to nominate Gregory G. Garre, of Maryland, to be Solicitor General at the Department of Justice and designate him Acting Solicitor General at the Department of Justice. Mr. Garre currently serves as Principal Deputy Solicitor General in the Office of the Solicitor General at the Department of Justice. Prior to this, he served as a Partner at Hogan & Hartson, LLP. Earlier in his career, he served as Assistant to the Solicitor General in the Office of the Solicitor General at the Department of Justice. Mr. Garre received his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and his JD from The George Washington University.

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