[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 168 (Thursday, December 22, 2005)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1335-D1336]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                                        Thursday, December 22, 2005

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S14423-S14425
  USA PATRIOT Act Extension: Senate concurred in the amendment of the 
House to S. 2167, to amend the USA PATRIOT Act to extend the sunset of 
certain provisions of that Act and the lone wolf provision of the 
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to July 1, 
2006, clearing the measure for the President.
  Page S14424
Signing Authority--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached 
providing that all applicable signing and appointments authorities be 
extended through the adjournment of the Senate and that Senator Warner 
be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills and joint resolutions. 
                                                            Page S14424
Printing Authority--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was 
reached providing that the text of S. 1783, as passed by the Senate on 
November 16, 2005, be printed.
  Page S14424
Nominations Returned to the President: The following nominations 
transmitted by the President of the United States to the Senate during 
the first session of the 109th Congress, and upon which no action was 
had at the time of the sine die adjournment of the Senate, failed of 
confirmation under the provisions of Rule XXXI, paragraph 6, of the 
Standing Rules of the Senate.
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission:
  James H. Bilbray, of Nevada, to be a Member of the Defense Base 
Closure and Realignment Commission.
  Philip Coyle, of California, to be a Member of the Defense Base 
Closure and Realignment Commission.
  Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr., United States Navy, Retired, of 
Virginia, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
Commission.
  James V. Hansen, of Utah, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure 
and Realignment Commission.
  General James T. Hill, United States Army, Retired, of Florida, to be 
a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
  Samuel Knox Skinner, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Defense Base 
Closure and Realignment Commission.
  Brigadier General Sue Ellen Turner, United States Air Force, Retired, 
of Texas, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
Commission.
  James H. Bilbray, of Nevada, to be a Member of the Defense Base 
Closure and Realignment Commission, to which position he was appointed 
during the last recess of the Senate.
  Philip Coyle, of California, to be a Member of the Defense Base 
Closure and Realignment Commission, to which position he was appointed 
during the last recess of the Senate.
  Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr., United States Navy, Retired, of 
Virginia, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
Commission, to which position he was appointed during the last recess 
of the Senate.
  James V. Hansen, of Utah, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure 
and Realignment Commission, to which position he was appointed during 
the last recess of the Senate.
  General James T. Hill, United States Army, Retired, of Florida, to be 
a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, to 
which position he was appointed during the last recess of the Senate.
  General Lloyd W. Newton, United States Air Force, Retired, of 
Connecticut, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
Commission, to which position he was appointed during the last recess 
of the Senate.
  Anthony Joseph Principi, of California, to be a Member of the Defense 
Base Closure and Realignment Commission, to which position he was 
appointed during the last recess of the Senate.
  Samuel Knox Skinner, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Defense Base 
Closure and Realignment Commission, to which position he was appointed 
during the last recess of the Senate.
  Brigadier General Sue Ellen Turner, United States Air Force, Retired, 
of Texas, to be a Member of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
Commission, to which position she was appointed during the last recess 
of the Senate.

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Department of Justice:
  Steven G. Bradbury, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Attorney General.
The Judiciary:
  Brett M. Kavanaugh, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge 
for the District of Columbia Circuit.
In the Air Force:
  Air Force nominations beginning with Brigadier General Dana T. Atkins 
and ending with Brigadier General Johnny A. Weida, which nominations 
were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on 
May 9, 2005.
  Air Force nomination of Colonel James A. Buntyn to be Brigadier 
General.
  Air Force nominations beginning with Colonel Brock John T. Strom and 
ending with Colonel Richard J. Utecht, which nominations were received 
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on October 6, 
2005.
  Air Force nominations beginning with Colonel Gregory A. Biscone and 
ending with Colonel Tod D. Wolters, which nominations were received by 
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on November 4, 
2005.
In the Army:
  Army nomination of Colonel Freddie R. Waggoner to be Brigadier 
General.
  Army nomination of Col. Julia A. Kraus to be Brigadier General.
  Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson to be Lieutenant General.
  Army nomination of Col. Gilberto S. Pena to be Brigadier General.
  Army nomination of Col. Rodney J. Barham to be Brigadier General.
  Army nomination of Col. Larry L. Arnett to be Brigadier General.
  Army nomination of Col. Otis P. Morris to be Brigadier General.
In the Navy:
  Navy nomination of Captain David J. Mercer to be Rear Admiral (Lower 
Half).
  Navy nomination of Tito P. Dua to be Captain.
  Navy nomination of Lance C. Esswein to be Commander.
Page S14425
Messages From the House:
  Pages S14424-25
Enrolled Bills Presented:
  Page S14425
Adjournment: Senate met at 8 p.m., and, in accordance with the 
provisions of H. Con. Res. 326, adjourned sine die at 8:04 p.m., until 
12 noon, on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 for a pro forma session, and then 
adjourn automatically until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2006.