Governor Named to NGA Health & Homeland Security Committee

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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has been named vice chairman of a standing committee of the National Governors Association.

A first term Republican, Sandoval will serve as vice chairman of the Health and Homeland Security Committee for the 2012-2013 year. Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, who is a Democrat, was named chairman.

The committee appointments were announced Thursday.

For a full committee list, click here.

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