For Immediate Release

Tuesday, April 23, 2002

Contact: Jim Berard

(202) 225-6260

 

 

Oberstar Appoints Giovinazzi to House T&I

Aviation Subcommittee Staff

 

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WASHINGTON—Rep. James L. Oberstar, Ranking Democratic Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has appointed Giles F. Giovinazzi to the post of Assistant Counsel on the Democratic staff of the Aviation Subcommittee.

 

Giovinazzi, 28, served as Legislative Counsel to Rep. James McGovern (D-Mass.) since 1999.  He had primary responsibility for issues under the jurisdiction of the Transportation and Resources committees.

 

His previous experience includes work as a contract attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and service as a legal intern with the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

 

Giovinazzi is a native of New York City.  He is a graduate of Tulane Law School and Columbia University. 

 

His appointment to the aviation staff is effective immediately.

 

 

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