[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 19 (Wednesday, February 15, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1352-S1353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
The following executive reports of committees were submitted:
By Mr. INHOFE for the Committee on Environment and Public
Works.
*Terrence L. Bracy, of Virginia, to be a Member of the
Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and
Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation for a
term expiring October 6, 2010.
*Dennis Bottorff, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board
of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term
expiring May 18, 2011.
*Robert M. Duncan, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Board
of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term
expiring May 18, 2011.
*William B. Sansom, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the
Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a
term expiring May 18, 2009.
*Susan Richardson Williams, of Tennessee, to be a Member of
the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for
a term expiring May 18, 2007.
*Donald R. DePriest, of Mississippi, to be a Member of the
Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a
term expiring May 18, 2009.
*Howard A. Thrailkill, of Alabama, to be a Member of the
Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for the
term prescribed by law.
By Mr. LUGAR for the Committee on Foreign Relations.
*Bernadette Mary Allen, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to
the Republic of Niger.
Nominee: Bernadette M. Allen.
Post: Montreal.
Nominated: Niamey.
The following is a list of all members of my immediate
family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons
to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To
the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this
report is complete and accurate.
Contributions, Amount, Date, and Donee:
1. Bernadette M. Allen: $100, 2004, National Democratic
Committee.
2. Never married: N/A.
3. No children: N/A.
Raymond E. Allen, Jr., none; Lucille C. Johnson (deceased),
(None).
5. Raymond E. Allen, Sr. (deceased), (none); Evangeline
Allen (deceased), (none); Mary G. Clark (deceased), (none);
William Clark (deceased), (none).
6. Adrian T. Allen (brother), none; Cheryl S. Allen (in-
law), none.
7. Marnita L. Allen (sister), none.
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*Janice L. Jacobs, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the
Republic of Senegal, and to serve concurrently and without
additional compensation as Ambassador to the Republic of
Guinea-Bissau.
Nominee: Janice L. Jacobs.
Post: Dakar, Senegal.
The following is a list of all members of my immediate
family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons
to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To
the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this
report is complete and accurate.
Contributions, Amount, Date, and Donee:
1. Self: None.
2. Spouse: Kenneth B. Friedman, none.
3. Children and Spouses: Eric A. Fichte, son, single, none;
Kurt M. Fichte, son, single, none.
4. Parents: Robert Jacobs, father (deceased 1995), and Oma
Lee Jacobs, mother (following amounts contributed in 2000,
2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004), $100, National Republican Party;
$80, National Republican Women's Group. Total each year $180.
Total 2000-2004-$900.
5. Grandparents: Clarence Jacobs, paternal grandfather
(deceased 1963); Zylphia May Porter, paternal grandmother
(deceased 1965); William Delmus Corgan, maternal grandfather
(deceased 1932); Carrie Corgan Holt, maternal grandmother
(deceased 1987).
6. Brothers and Spouses: Robert Jacobs, brother (deceased
2004), Virginia Lowe, sister-in-law, Lawrence J. Jacobs,
brother, none; Sandra Pittman Jacobs, sister-in-law, none.
7. Sisters and Spouses: Linda Jacobs Wineberg, sister,
$75.00 one-time contribution sometime in 2004 Kerry campaign;
Paul Wineberg, brother-in-law, none.
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*Steven Alan Browning, of Texas, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be
Ambassador to the Republic of Uganda.
Nominee: Steven Alan Browning.
Post: Uganda.
The following is a list of all members of my immediate
family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons
to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To
the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this
report is complete and accurate.
Contributions, Amount, Date, and Donee:
1. Self: none.
2. Spouse: none.
3. Children and Spouses: Son: Jefferson Andrew Dolan,
Spouse: Kristin Thielen Dolan, Daughter: Stephanie Jayne
Marie Dolan, Spouse: Tay Voye, none.
4. Parents: Cheaney Harris Browning (deceased), and
Rosemary Miller Browning, none.
5. Grandparents: (all deceased), none.
6. Brothers and Spouses: Brother: Rickey Van Browning,
Spouse: Barbara Sterling Browning, none.
7. Sisters and Spouses: (no sister).
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*Patricia Newton Moller, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to
the Republic of Burundi.
Nominee: Patricia Newton Moller.
Post: U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi.
The following is a list of all members of my immediate
family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons
to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To
the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this
report is complete and accurate.
Contributions, Amount, Date, and Donee:
1. Self: Patricia Newton Moller, None.
2. Spouse: Gilbert Joseph Sperling, None.
3. Children and Spouses: Renee Emiko Sperling
(stepdaughter), none, Jeff Durkin (spouse of Renee), none,
Christopher Estvan Sperling (stepson), none, Stephanie Taleff
(spouse of Christopher), none, Gilbert Hanspeter Sperling
(stepson), none, Noriyo Komachi (spouse of Gilbert), none.
4. Parents: James Wilson Newton, none, Thelma Bell Newton,
none.
5. Grandparents: Katie Irvin Bell (deceased), none, William
Hester Bell (deceased), none, Charles Henry Newton
(deceased), none, Willie Elnora Blackman Newton (deceased),
none.
6. Brothers and Spouses: n/a.
7. Sisters and Spouses: Nancy Newton-Waldeck, none, Michael
Waldeck (spouse of Nancy), none.
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*Jeanine E. Jackson, of Wyoming, to be Ambassador to
Burkina Faso.
Nominee: Jeanine Elizabeth Jackson.
Post: Ambassador, Burkina Faso.
The following is a list of all members of my immediate
family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons
to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To
the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this
report is complete and accurate.
Contributions, Amount, Date, and Donee:
1. Self: none.
2. Spouse: none.
3. Children and Spouses: none.
4. Parents: (deceased)
5. Grandparents: (deceased)
6. Brothers and Spouses: none.
7. Sisters and Spouses: none.
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*Kristie A. Kenney, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the
Republic of the Philippines.
Nominee: Kristie A. Kenney.
Post: Chief of Mission, Manila.
The following is a list of all members of my immediate
family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons
to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To
the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this
report is complete and accurate.
Contributions, Amount, Date, and Donee:
1. Self: none.
2. Spouse: William R. Brownfield, none.
3. Children and Spouses: We have no children.
4. Parents: Jeremiah J. Kenney, Jr. (deceased), 05/08/2005
(no contributions prior to death); Elizabeth J. Kenney, no
contributions.
5. Grandparents: Jeremiah J. Kenney (deceased), 1972; Selma
J. Kenney (deceased), 1985; George Cornish (deceased), 1945;
and Irma Cornish (deceased), 1972.
6. Brothers and Spouses: John J. Kenney (divorced), no
contributions.
7. Sisters and Spouses: n/a.
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*Robert Weisberg, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the
Republic of Congo.
Nominee: Robert Weisberg.
Post: Brazzaville.
The following is a list of all members of my immediate
family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons
to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To
the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this
report is complete and accurate.
Contributions, Amount, Date, and Donee:
1. Self: none.
2. Spouse: none.
3. Children and Spouses: Cyrus Weisberg, none.
4. Parents: Maurice Weisberg, none; Annette Weisberg
(deceased).
5. Grandparents: Edward Weisberg (deceased;) Rebecca
Weisberg (deceased); Arthur Koerner (deceased); and Elizabeth
Koerner (deceased).
6. Brothers and Spouses: No brothers.
7. Sisters and Spouses: No sisters.
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*Janet Ann Sanderson, of Arizona, to be Ambassador to the
Republic of Haiti.
Nominee: Janet Ann Sanderson.
Post: Ambassador to Haiti.
The following is a list of all members of my immediate
family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons
to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To
the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this
report is complete and accurate.
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Contributions, Amount, Date, and Donee:
1. Self: None.
2. Spouse: n/a.
3. Children and Spouses: n/a.
4. Parents: John M. Sanderson, None; Patricia M. Sanderson,
(deceased).
5. Grandparents: Emil and Marjorie Budde (deceased); Gail
and John Sanderson (deceased).
6. Brothers and Spouses: Michael Sanderson and Michelle
McMahon, None.
7. Sisters and Spouses: n/a.
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*James D. McGee, of Florida, to serve concurrently and
without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Union of
Comoros.
Nominee: James David McGee.
Post: Union of Comoros.
The following is a list of all members of my immediate
family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons
to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To
the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this
report is complete and accurate.
Contributions, Amount, Date, and Donee:
1. Self: None.
2. Spouse: None.
3. Children and Spouses: n/a.
4. Parents: Ruby Mae McGee, none; and Jewel L. McGee
(deceased), n/a.
5.Grandparents: James West Senior (deceased), n/a; Malvena
West (deceased), n/a; David McGee (deceased), n/a; and Mary
McGee (deceased), n/a.
6. Brothers and Spouses: Ronald N. McGee, none; Kathy
McGee, none.
7. Sisters and Spouses: Mary Ann Dillahunty, none; Tyrone
Dillahunty, none.
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*Gary A. Grappo, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the
Sultanate of Oman.
Nominee: Gary A. Grappo.
Post: Muscat, Oman.
The following is a list of all members of my immediate
family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons
to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To
the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this
report is complete and accurate.
Contributions, Amount, Date, and Donee:
1. Self: none.
2. Spouse: none.
3. Children and Spouses: Michelle (21), Alexander (19) &
Kristina (17) Grappo; none.
4. Parents: Anthony and Viola Grappo, none.
5. Grandparents: Severio & Maria Marchese, and Alexander &
Louise Grappo (deceased); none.
6. Brothers and Spouses: Anthony P. & Deb Grappo; $2,000,
12/2001, Outback Steakhouse PAC; $4,995, 11/2002, Outback
Steakhouse PAC; $5,000, 12/2003, Outback Steakhouse PAC; and
$5,000, 12/2004, Outback Steakhouse PAC.
7. Sisters and Spouses: none.
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*Patricia A. Butenis, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the
People's Republic of Bangladesh.
Nominee: Patricia A. Butenis.
The following is a list of all members of my immediate
family and their spouses. I have asked each of these persons
to inform me of the pertinent contributions made by them. To
the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this
report is complete and accurate.
Contributions, Amount, Date, and Donee:
1. Self: none.
2. Spouse: n/a.
3. Children and Spouses: n/a.
4. Parents: Hafia Butenis, none; Charles P. Butenis
(deceased).
5. Grandparents: Alexander Michalezka (deceased); Anastasia
Michalezka (deceased); Casimir Butenis (deceased); Petronella
Leszinski (deceased).
6. Brothers and Spouses: n/a.
7. Sisters and Spouses: Linda Butenis Vorsa, none; Nicholi
Vorsa, none; Donna Butenis Mulraney, none; Andrew Mulraney,
none.
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*Donald T. Bliss, of Maryland, for the rank of Ambassador
during his tenure of service as Representative of the United
States of America on the Council of the International Civil
Aviation Organization.
*Claudia A. McMurray, of Virginia, to be Assistant
Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental
and Scientific Affairs.
*Bradford R. Higgins, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant
Secretary of State (Resource Management).
*Bradford R. Higgins, of Connecticut, to be Chief Financial
Officer, Department of State.
*Jackie Wolcott Sanders, of Virginia, to be Alternate
Representative of the United States of America for Special
Political Affairs in the United Nations, with the rank of
Ambassador.
*Jackie Wolcott Sanders, of Virginia, to be an Alternate
Representative of the United States of America to the
Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations during
her tenure of service as Alternate Representative of the
United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the
United Nations.
*Michael W. Michalak, of Michigan, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, for the
rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as United
States Senior Official to the Asia-Pacific Economic
Cooperation Forum.
*Ben S. Bernanke, of New Jersey, to be United States
Alternate Governor of the International Monetary Fund for a
term of five years.
Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, for the Committee on Foreign Relations I
report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in
the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save
the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these
nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of
Senators.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Foreign Service nominations beginning with Anne Elizabeth Linnee and
ending with Kathleen Anne Yu, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 13, 2005.
Foreign Service nominations beginning with Lisa M. Anderson and
ending with Gregory C. Yemm, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 14, 2005.
*Nomination was reported with recommendation that it be confirmed
subject to the nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear
and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
(Nominations without an asterisk were reported with the
recommendation that they be confirmed.)
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