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“NOMINATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Senate section on pages S280 on Feb. 2, 1998.
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NOMINATIONS
Executive nominations received by the Senate February 2, 1998:
Department of Transportation
Gus A. Owen, of California, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2002.
(Reappointment)
Foreign Service
The following-named Career Members of the Senior Foreign Service of the Department of Commerce for promotion in the Senior Foreign Service to the classes indicated:
Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States of America, Class of Minister-Counselor:
Dolores F. Harrod, of New Hampshire
The following-named Career Members of the Foreign Service for promotion into the Senior Foreign Service, as indicated:
Career Members of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States of America, Class of Counselor:
Richard Lenahan, of Oregon
Eric K. Sletten, of Texas
Stephan Wasylko, of New York
The following-named Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service of the Department of Agriculture for promotion in the Senior Foreign Service to the class indicated:
Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service of the United States of America, Class of Minister-Counselor:
Lyle J. Sebranek, of Virginia
