Presidential Appointment Story Now on AP Wire

A story about Clay's Presidential appointment is now on the Associated Press wire. This is great news as it means all major news websites will begin syndicating this story. It reads:

Clay Aiken To Be Appointed To White House Committee
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Singer Clay Aiken is in line to be named to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, the White House said Wednesday.

Aiken is a native of Raleigh who gained fame as a runner-up in the "American Idol" show's competition. He had worked as a YMCA counselor in Raleigh before launching his singing career.

The committee's Web site said it advises the president on issues pertaining to people with intellectual disabilities. The committee was established in 1961 by President John Kennedy as the President's Panel on Mental Retardation.

A White House press release said President Bush intends to make the appointment.

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