U.S. Chamber of Commerce Supports Nomination Of Don Cravins For Under Secretary Of MBDA

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Supports Nomination Of Don Cravins For Under Secretary Of MBDA

One of America's top business advocacy groups is backing the nomination of Donald Cravins Jr. as the first Under Secretary for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).

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