WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Late Thursday, the United States Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Peggy Gustafson to be Inspector General of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship made the following statement following the confirmation:

"Peg Gustafson comes to the SBA with the highest recommendations. She has been a trusted advisor to my colleagues in the Senate and is well-known in the Inspector General community for her technical ability, bi-partisanship and willingness to be open and honest. The SBA Inspector General's mission is to improve the Agency's management and effectiveness, and to detect and deter fraud in its programs. With her knowledge and background, Peg is the perfect fit for this position and will help make SBA a stronger organization and advocate for small businesses across the country."

SOURCE U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship

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