[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.