April 8, 1987

The President today announced his intention to nominate William John Maroni to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor (Congressional Affairs). This is a new position.

Mr. Maroni is currently Deputy Under Secretary, Congressional Affairs, at the Department of Labor. Previously, he served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs (January 1985 - May 1985); Director, Office of Congressional Affairs, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (1981 - 1985); and legislative assistant to Senator John H. Chafee (1978 - 1981).

Mr. Maroni graduated from Harvard College (B.A., 1977) and Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government (1984). Mr. Maroni was born January 17, 1955, in Providence, RI. He is married and resides in Washington, DC.

Date
04/08/1987