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“NOMINATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Senate section on pages S5058 on June 13, 2000.
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NOMINATIONS
Executive nominations received by the Senate June 13, 2000:
Department of Transportation
Francisco J. Sanchez, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation, vice Charles A. Hunnicutt, resigned.
Department of State
Richard A. Boucher, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Public Affairs), vice James P. Rubin.
In the 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 general
Lt. Gen. William F. Kernan, 0000
