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Article: Obama Administration emphasizes accountability and transparency at USCM conference.(Barack Obama)(United States Conference of Mayors )
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- Nation's Cities Weekly
- Article date:
- January 26, 2009
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At the 77th Winter Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), senior members of the incoming Obama Administration affirmed the President's strong commitment to reach out, engage and work closely with local elected officials and to provide accountable and transparent government.
In the midst of a historic Presidential Inauguration, more than 250 of the nation's mayors gathered at the conference in Washington, D.C., January 17-19, to discuss national priorities and the proposed Obama Economic Recovery Plan.
In response, Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor and assistant to the President for intergovernmental relations and public liaison, stated ...