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“EXECUTIVE SESSION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Senate section on pages S10495 on Oct. 15, 2009.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
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EXECUTIVE CALENDAR
Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar Nos. 481, 482 and 483; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc; that no further motions be in order; that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record as if read; provided further that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate return to legislative session.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Brendan V. Johnson, of South Dakota, to be United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota for the term of four years.
Karen Louise Loeffler, of Alaska, to be United States Attorney for the District of Alaska for the term of four years.
Steven Gerard O'Donnell, of Rhode Island, to be United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island for the term of four years.
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