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An Advocate for Women: New White House Advisor on Violence Against Women
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Source: NY Times
July 01, 2009
Excerpt: "Domestic violence is a serious law enforcement and public health problem affecting as many as one in four women in this country. Yet Washington has devoted too little attention to reducing domestic violence and sexual assaults generally. We welcome President Obama’s decision to create a new post, White House adviser on violence against women, and his appointment of a seasoned advocate for victims to fill it."
