U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness Elects HHS’ Sebelius as New Chair for 2012
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On December 13, 2011, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) elected Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as the Chair for 2012, and VA Secretary Eric Shinseki as Vice Chair. (Authors)
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December 14, 2011: Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted the fourth and final meeting of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) for 2011. The meeting focused on advancements, strategies, and needs for addressing youth homelessness. Outgoing Chair of the Council and Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Hilda Solis was joined by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki, and USICH Executive Director Barbara Poppe. The meeting concluded with the election of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as the Chair for 2012, and VA Secretary Eric Shinseki as Vice Chair. (Authors)
Follow this link to read a statement by Secretary Sebelius in regards to her election