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“NOMINATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Senate section on pages S1763 on March 27, 2000.
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NOMINATIONS
Executive nominations received by the Senate March 27, 2000:
Department of State
Gregory G. Govan, of Virginia, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Chief U.S. Delegate to the Joint Consultative Group. (New Position)
The Judiciary
Beverly B. Martin, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, vice G. Ernest Tidwell, retired.
Roger L. Hunt, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada, vice a new position created by Public Law 106-113, approved November 29, 1999.
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