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“EXECUTIVE SESSION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Senate section on pages S8163 on June 18, 2003.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
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EXECUTIVE CALENDAR
Mr. GRASSLEY. On the Executive Calendar, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate immediately proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations on today's calendar: Calendar No. 228 and the two military promotions reported by the Armed Services Committee during today's session.
I further ask unanimous consent that the nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then return to legislative session.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Richard James O'Connell, of Arkansas, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas for the term of four years.
ARMY
The following named officer for appointment in the United States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601:
To be lieutenant general
Lt. Gen. William S. Wallace, 0000
NAVY
The following named officer for appointment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601:
To be admiral
Adm. Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr., 0000
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