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“NOMINATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Senate section on pages S7784 on July 21, 1997.
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NOMINATIONS
Executive nominations received by the Senate July 21, 1997:
in the air force
The following-named officer for appointment in the U.S. Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, United States Code, section 601:
To be lieutenant general
Maj. Gen. Robert H. Foglesong, 0000.
in the army
The following-named officer for appointment in the U.S. Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, United States Code, section 601:
To be lieutenant general
Maj. Gen. John M. Pickler, 0000.
in the marine corps
The following-named officer for appointment in the U.S. Marine Corps to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, United States Code, section 601:
To be lieutenant general
Maj. Gen. Michael J. Byron, 0000.
The following-named officer for appointment in the U.S. Marine Corps to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, United States Code, section 601:
To be general
Lt. Gen. Charles E. Wilhelm, 0000.
department of justice
Raymond C. Fisher, of California, to be Associate Attorney General, vice John R. Schmidt, resigned.
Bill Lann Lee, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Deval L. Patrick, resigned.
united states advisory commission on public diplomacy
Harold C. Pachios, of Maine, to be a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1, 1999. (Reappointment)
