[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 19 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1423]
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                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
immediately proceed to executive session to consider the following 
nominations on the Executive Calendar: Nos. 26 and 27. I further ask 
unanimous consent that the nominations be confirmed, the motions to 
reconsider be laid upon the table, the President be immediately 
notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then return to 
legislative session.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows:

                   Executive Office of the President

       Janet L. Yellen, of California, to be a Member of the 
     Council of Economic Advisers.

                     Small Business Administration

       Aida Alvarez, of New York, to be Administrator of the Small 
     Business Administration.