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The Colorado Democratic Party is pleased to announce that Senator Jim Webb
of Virginia will be the featured guest speaker at the Colorado Democratic Party’s
75th Annual Jefferson Jackson dinner. The dinner will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday,
February 29, in the Korbel Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th
Street, Denver.
Senator Jim Webb was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006. During his run for
Senate, Webb campaigned on three themes that continue to drive his decisions
and priorities as a U.S. Senator: re-orienting America’s national security,
promoting economic fairness, and pushing for more accountability in government.
On Day One of the 2007 legislative session, he launched his career in the Senate
by introducing “The Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007”
(S.22), designed to provide veterans who have served since 9/11 a level of educational
benefits similar to those received by returning veterans of World War II through
the GI Bill.
“The Colorado Democratic Party is honored to have Senator Webb address
our annual dinner,” said Democratic Party Chair Pat Waak. “Webb
was successful at ousting incumbent Virginia Senator George Allen, whose name
had been floated as a potential presidential candidate. Colorado Democrats can
learn from his campaign experience.”
Webb, a decorated Marine, attended the Naval Academy, fought in Vietnam, and
held several positions in the Pentagon, including Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Reserve Affairs and Secretary of the Navy. Webb received his J.D. from Georgetown
University and then served in the U.S. Congress as a counsel to the House Committee
on Veterans Affairs.
In addition to Webb’s public service, he continues to enjoy a long and
successful career as an author and journalist. He has published eight books,
reported for Parade Magazine and earned an Emmy for his PBS coverage of the
U.S. Marines in Beirut.
Webb serves on the Committee on Foreign Relations, Committee on Armed Services,
Committee on Veterans Affairs, and the Joint Economic Committee.
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