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“CONFIRMATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Senate section on pages S6401 on July 10, 2000.
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CONFIRMATION
Executive nomination confirmed by the Senate July 10, 2000:
Department of Energy
Madelyn R. Creedon, of Indiana, to be Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs, National Nuclear Security Administration.