[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 105 (Thursday, July 30, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9516-S9519]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
immediately proceed to executive session to consider the following 
nominations on the Executive Calendar: 605, 616, 617, 618, 652, 709, 
711, 716, 719, 720, 721, 722, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743, 744 through 778, 
779, 780, and 781, and all the nominations on the Secretary's desk in 
the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps and Navy.
  I further ask unanimous consent that the nominations be confirmed, 
the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, any statements 
relating to the nominations appear at the appropriate place in the 
Record, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, 
and that the Senate then 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 labor

       Raymond L. Bramucci, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant 
     Secretary of Labor.


              united states international trade commission

       Thelma J. Askey, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the United 
     States International Trade Commission for the remainder of 
     the term expiring December 16, 2000.
       Jennifer Anne Hillman, of Indiana, to be a Member of the 
     United States International Trade Commission for the term 
     expiring December 16, 2006.
       Stephen Koplan, of Virginia, to be a Member of the United 
     States International Trade

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     Commission for the term expiring June 16, 2005.


                   executive office of the president

       Deidre A. Lee, of Oklahoma, to be Administrator for Federal 
     Procurement Policy.
       Rosina M. Bierbaum, of Virginia, to be an Associate 
     Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.


                              coast guard

       The following named officer for appointment as Chief of 
     Staff, United States Coast Guard, and to the grade indicated 
     under title 14, U.S.C., section 50a:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. Timothy W. Josiah


                      central intelligence agency

       L. Britt Snider, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, 
     Central Intelligence Agency.


                      federal election commission

       Scott E. Thomas, of the District of Columbia, to be a 
     Member of the Federal Election Commission for a term expiring 
     April 30, 2003. (Reappointment)
       Darryl R. Wold, of California, to be a Member of the 
     Federal Election Commission for a term expiring April 30, 
     2001.
       David M. Mason, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal 
     Election Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2003.
       Karl J. Sandstrom, of Washington, to be a Member of the 
     Federal Election Commission for a term expiring April 30, 
     2001.


                    united states information agency

       Jonathan H. Spalter, of the District of Columbia, to be an 
     Associate Director of the United States Information Agency.


       united states international development cooperation agency

       Hugh Q. Parmer, of Texas, to be an Assistant Administrator 
     of the Agency for International Development.


                         department of defense

       Carolyn H. Becraft, of Virginia, to be an Assistant 
     Secretary of the Navy.
       Ruby Butler DeMesme, of Virginia, to be an Assistant 
     Secretary of the Air Force.
       Patrick T. Henry, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary 
     of the Army.


                            in the air force

       The following Air National Guard of the United States 
     officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to 
     the grade indicated under title 10 U.S.C., section 12203:

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. George W. Keefe

       The following Air National Guard of the United States 
     officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to 
     the grade indicated under title 10 U.S.C., section 12203:

                          To be major general

     Brig. Gen. Richard C. Cosgrave

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Lt. Gen. Roger G. DeKok

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Lt. Gen. John W. Handy

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Lt. Gen. Nicholas B. Kehoe, III

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Lt. Gen. Maxwell C. Bailey

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Lt. Gen. Phillip J. Ford

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Ronald C. Marcotte

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force as Chief, National Guard Bureau, and for 
     appointment to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 10502:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Russell C. Davis


                              in the army

       The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve 
     of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 12203:

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Richard S. Colt

       The following named officers for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                        To be brigadier general

     Keith B. Alexander
     Dorian T. Anderson
     Eldon A. Bargewell
     David W. Barno
     William H. Brandenburg
     John M. Brown, III
     Peter W. Chiarelli
     Claude V. Christianson
     Edward L. Dyer
     William F. Engel
     Barbara G. Fast
     Stephen J. Ferrell
     Thomas R. Goedkoop
     Dennis E. Hardy
     Steven R. Hawkins
     John W. Holly
     David H. Huntoon, Jr.
     Peter T. Madsen
     Jesus A. Mangual
     Thomas G. Miller
     Robert W. Mixon, Jr.
     Virgil L. Packett, II
     Donald D. Parker
     Elbert N. Perkins
     Joseph F. Peterson
     David H. Petraeus
     Marilyn A. Quagliotti
     Maynard S. Rhoades
     Velma L. Richardson
     Michael D. Rochelle
     Joe G. Taylor, Jr.
     Nathaniel R. Thompson, III
     Alan W. Thrasher
     James D. Thurman
     Thomas R. Turner, II
     John M. Urias
     Michael A. Vane
     Lloyd T. Waterman

       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 lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Robert F. Foley

       The following Army National Guard of the United States 
     officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Army to the 
     grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Dale R. Barber

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Robert T. Dail

       The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve 
     of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 12203:

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Robert A. Cocroft

       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 lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Leon J. LaPorte

       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 lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. James M. Link

       The following Army National Guard of the United States 
     officers for appointment in the Reserve of the Army to the 
     grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

                          To be major general

     Brig. Gen. Edmund C. Zysk

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. William J. Davies
     Col. James P. Combs

       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. John N. Abrams

       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 lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. David H. Ohle

       The following Army National Guard of the United States 
     officers for appointment in the Reserve of the Army to the 
     grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

                          To be major general

     Brig. Gen. Paul J. Glazar
     Brig. Gen. John R. Groves, Jr.
     Brig. Gen. David T. Hartley
     Brig. Gen. Lloyd E. Krase
     Brig. Gen. Bennett C. Landreneau
     Brig. Gen. Benny M. Paulino
     Brig. Gen. Jean A. Romney
     Brig. Gen. Allen E. Tackett

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Richard W. Averitt
     Col. Daniel P. Coffey
     Col. Howard A. Dillon, Jr.
     Col. Barry A. Griffin
     Col. Larry D. Haub
     Col. Robert J. Hayes
     Col. Lawrence F. Lafrenz
     
     

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     Col. Victor C. Langford, III
     Col. Thomas P. Mancino
     Col. Dennis C. Merrill
     Col. Walter A. Paulson
     Col. Robley S. Rigdon
     Col. Kenneth B. Robinson
     Col. Roy M. Umbarger
     Col. Jimmy R. Watson
     Col. Paul H. Wieck

       The following Army National Guard of the United States 
     officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Army to the 
     grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

                          To be major general

     Brig. Gen. Emilio Diaz-Colon

       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 lieutenant general

     Lt. Gen. Edward G. Anderson, III

       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. Thomas A. Schwartz

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624(c):

        To be brigadier general, Judge Advocate General's Corps

     Col. Thomas J. Romig

       The following Army National Guard of the United States 
     officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Army to the 
     grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Bruce W. Pieratt


                              in the navy

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                           To be rear admiral

     Rear Adm. (1h) Peter A. C. Long

       The following named officer for appointment as Chief of 
     Chaplains and for appointment to the grade indicated under 
     title 10, U.S.C., section 5142:

                           To be rear admiral

     Rear Adm. (1h) Anderson B. Holderby, Jr.

       The following named officers for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Michael E. Finley
     Capt. Gwilym H. Jenkins, Jr.
     Capt. James A. Johnson

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. James F. Amerault

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                           To be rear admiral

     Rear Adm. (1h) Michael L. Cowan

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. Joseph S. Mobley

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. Edward Moore, Jr.

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. John W. Craine, Jr.,

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. Herbert A. Browne, Jr., II.,


                  corporation for public broadcasting

       Diane D. Blair, of Arkansas, to be a Member of the Board of 
     Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for a 
     term expiring January 31, 2004.


                      department of transportation

       Kelley S. Coyner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the 
     Research and Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation.


                  corporation for public broadcasting

       Ritajean Hartung Butterworth, of Washington, to be a Member 
     of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public 
     Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, 2004.

               Nominations Placed on the Secretary's Desk


        In the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy

       Air Force nominations beginning Albert K. Aimar, and ending 
     Jerry L. Wilper, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 15, 
     1998.
       Air Force nominations beginning Hedy C. Pinkerton, and 
     ending Philip M. Shue, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 7, 
     1998.
       Air Force nominations beginning John J. Abbatiello, and 
     ending Michael P. Zumwalt, which nominations were received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 
     7, 1998.
       Army nominations beginning Johan K. Ahan, and ending 
     Clorinda K. Zawacki, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of May 22, 
     1998.
       Army nomination of Angela D. Meggs, which was received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 
     15, 1998.
       Army nominations beginning Kevin C. Abbott, and ending Mark 
     G. Ziemba, which nominations were received by the Senate and 
     appeared in the Congressional Record of July 7, 1998.
       Army nominations beginning *Celethia M. Abner, and ending 
     *Shanda M. Zugner, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 7, 
     1998.
       Army nominations beginning Robert D. Branson, and ending 
     William B. Walton, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 17, 
     1998.
       Army nominations beginning Mark A. Acker, and ending X4578, 
     which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in 
     the Congressional Record of July 17, 1998.
       Coast Guard nomination of Christopher A. Buckridge, which 
     was received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of June 17, 1998.
       Marine Corps nomination of Michael J. Colburn, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of June 15, 1998.
       Marine Corps nominations beginning Reginald H. Baker, and 
     ending James J. Witkowski, which nominations were received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 
     15, 1998.
       Navy nominations beginning Mark T. Ackerman, and ending 
     Mary J. Zurey, which nominations were received by the Senate 
     and appeared in the Congressional Record of May 22, 1998.
       Navy nominations beginning David Abernathy, and ending 
     Michael B. Witham, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 15, 
     1998.
       Navy nominations beginning Sanders W. Anderson, and ending 
     Paul R. Zambito, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 15, 
     1998.
       Navy nominations beginning John S. Andrews, and ending 
     William M. Steele, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 15, 
     1998.
       Navy nominations beginning Paul S. Webb, and ending Wesley 
     P. Ritchie, which nominations were received by the Senate and 
     appeared in the Congressional Record of July 7, 1998.
       Navy nominations beginning Kevin J. Bedford, which was 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of July 7, 1998.
       Navy nominations beginning Douglas J. McAneny, and ending 
     Richard A. Mohler, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 17, 
     1998.


     nomination of raymond bramucci as assistant secretary of labor

  Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I rise in support of the nomination of 
Ray Bramucci for the position of Assistant Secretary of Employment and 
Training in the Department of Labor.
  Mr. President, I have known Ray for many years. He is a man of 
enormous integrity, deep commitment to public service, and is ready and 
anxious to take up his responsibilities at the Department of Labor. Ray 
has a passion for making things better, and believes strongly in 
lifelong education and job training for our youth, especially our 
disadvantaged youth. He will give this job his full measure. I urge the 
Senate to move rapidly to confirm him.
  A leading figure in New Jersey politics and public affairs, Ray's 
expertise in labor-management relations, job training initiatives, 
employment services, and policy development provides a solid foundation 
for overseeing the administration of agency programs as Assistant 
Secretary. From 1990 to 1994, Mr. Bramucci served as Commissioner of 
the New Jersey Department of Labor. In this position, he was a key 
cabinet member and principal advisor to the Governor on matters of both 
statewide and national impact, particularly in regard to economic 
development, education and training, and labor relations.


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  Mr. Bramucci also served as Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey 
Department of Labor, an agency charged with workforce training and 
preparation, protecting workers from exploitation, and providing income 
security through benefit programs for injured, ill, and unemployed 
workers. While in office, he successfully created and implemented a 
number of ground breaking initiatives, including the Workforce 
Development Partnership, a program which has helped to train and 
upgrade worker skills since July 1992 and is training over 15,000 
workers today. He helped to establish the nation's first state-funded 
program to provide extended unemployment benefits to workers who had 
exhausted their regular claims, as well as the New Jersey State 
Employment and Training Commission and the Employment Security Council, 
two national leaders in reforming and revitalizing the worker security 
system.
  To the position of Assistant Secretary, he would also bring the 
skills he acquired in his 22 years of service as part of the 
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. During this time, he rose 
from shop floor worker to eventually become the senior executive and 
key negotiator for the Union, in which he played a central role in 
negotiating hundreds of individual and industry-wide contracts.
  From 1979 to 1990, he was Director of New Jersey Operations for our 
former colleague, Bill Bradley. Ray was the eyes and ears for Senator 
Bradley in New Jersey, and a key adviser to him on political and policy 
matters. It was during this period that I got to know Ray well, and 
then when he served as Labor Commissioner. In recognition of his many 
accomplishments, he has been named to the Executive Board of CDS 
International, Inc., the Commission Board of the New Jersey Black 
Achievers Program of Business and Education, and President of the New 
Jersey Caucus Education Corporation.
  Mr. President, the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training is 
charged with directing Department programs and ensuring that programs 
funded through the agency are free from unlawful discrimination, fraud, 
and abuse. Ray Bramucci has the experience and commitment to assume 
these responsibilities with sensitivity and skill. He will make an 
exceptional Assistant Secretary. I thank my colleagues for confirming 
Ray Bramucci so he can get on with the job.


 nomination of patrick T. henry to be assistant secretary of the army 
                    for manpower and reserve affairs

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I am delighted to support the nomination of 
Patrick T. Henry to be the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower 
and Reserve Affairs.
  P.T. Henry has served on the staff of the Armed Services Committee 
for the last five years. Before that, he had a distinguished career on 
active duty in the Marine Corps and in the Office of the Secretary of 
Defense, as well as serving as the Chief of Staff of the American Red 
Cross here in Washington.
  Mr. President, I can't think of a better person to serve in this 
important position. P.T. Henry has played a key role in virtually every 
Defense manpower and personnel issue in the last two decades. Whether 
the issue is quality of life issues, military pay and benefits 
questions, recruiting and retention, or military health care, the 
United States Senate and the men and women of our armed forces have 
benefitted tremendously from the advice and counsel of P.T. Henry.
  I know that every member of the Armed Services Committee agrees with 
me that P.T.'s expertise in the area of Defense manpower and personnel 
issues is exceeded only by his commitment to the welfare of the men and 
women of the armed forces and their families. I am disappointed that 
P.T. will be leaving the Armed Services Committee staff, but I am 
delighted and proud that he will be moving to such an important 
position in the Defense Department. The Senate's and the Armed Services 
Committee's loss is certainly the Army's gain.
  Mr. Chairman, I want to thank P.T. Henry for his service to the 
Senate and the nation. I know that he will do an outstanding job as the 
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and 
that he will continue to be an effective advocate for the men and women 
of the Army.


            nomination of brigadier general allen e. tackett

  Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I am pleased that the President has 
nominated Brigadier General Allen E. Tackett for the rank of Major 
General. Brigadier General Tackett, a resident of Miami, West Virginia, 
graduated from East Bank High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts 
degree from the University of Charleston, Charleston, West Virginia. He 
began his military career over 35 years ago as a Private in the Special 
Forces. Advancing from a Private to a Major General is an 
accomplishment which exemplifies his dedication to the National Guard, 
our country, and our State of West Virginia.
  Brigadier General Tackett is a military graduate of the Special 
Warfare Center, Jumpmaster Course; Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced 
Courses; Command and General Staff College; and the Special Warfare 
Center, Techniques of Special Operations.
  Brigadier General Tackett's major decorations include the Meritorious 
Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, 
National Defense Medal, Humanitarian Medal, and the Armed Forces 
Reserve Medal. He was awarded, through rigorous training and proven 
efficiency, the coveted Special Forces Tab and Master Parachutist 
Badge.
  Three years ago, Brigadier General Tackett assumed his current 
prestigious command as Adjutant General, West Virginia National Guard, 
with leadership responsibility for six thousand men and women serving 
in the West Virginia National Guard.
  Mr. President, I am pleased to cast my vote for the confirmation of 
Brigadier General Allen E. Tackett as Major General, and I urge my 
colleagues to support this nomination.