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“EXECUTIVE SESSION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Senate section on pages S3108 on April 22, 2002.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
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EXECUTIVE CALENDAR
Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar Nos. 774, 775, and 782 through 787; that the nominations be confirmed; that the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record; and that the Senate return to legislative session, without any intervening action or debate.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows:
department of justice
Debra W. Yang, of California, to be United States Attorney for the Central District of California for a term of four years.
Frank DeArmon Whitney, of North Carolina, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina for a term of four years.
executive office of the president
Barry D. Crane, of Virginia, to be Deputy Director for Supply Reduction, Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Mary Ann Solberg, of Michigan, to be Deputy Director of National Drug Control Policy.
coast guard
The following named officer for appointment as Chief of Staff of the United States Coast Guard under Title 14, U.S.C., Section 50a:
To be chief of staff
Vice Adm. Thad W. Allen, 0000
The following named officer for appointment as Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard and to the grade indicated under Title 14, U.S.C., Section 47:
To be vice admiral
Rear Adm. Thomas J. Barrett, 0000
The following named officer for appointment as Commander, Atlantic Area of the United States Coast Guard and to the grade indicated under Title 14, U.S.C., Section 50:
To be vice admiral
Rear Adm. James D. Hull, 0000
The following named officer for appointment as Commander, Pacific Area of the United States Coast Guard and to the grade indicated under Title 14, U.S.C., Section 50:
To be vice admiral
Rear Adm. Terry M. Cross, 0000
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