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“NOMINATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Commerce was published in the Senate section on pages S3181 on March 29, 2001.
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NOMINATIONS
Executive nominations received by the Senate March 29, 2001:
Department of Defense
Charles S. Abell, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Alphonso Maldon, Jr.
Department of Commerce
Grant D. Aldonas, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, vice Robert S. LaRussa.
Brenda L. Becker, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice Deborah K. Kilmer, resigned.
In the 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
Rear Adm. Keith W. Lippert, 0000
