[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 21 (Friday, February 17, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S1478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
immediately proceed to executive session to consider the following 
nominations on today's Executive Calendar: Calendar Nos. 286, 294, 521, 
522, 524, 526, 527, 528, 544, 545, and 546.
  Finally, I ask unanimous consent that the nominations be confirmed en 
bloc, 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 en bloc are as follows:


                              in the navy

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

                           To be rear admiral

     Rear Adm. (lh) Craig O. McDonald, 0000

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

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Raymond P. English, 0000


                   executive office of the president

       Carol E. Dinkins, of Texas, to be Chairman of the Privacy 
     and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
       Alan Charles Raul, of the District of Columbia, to be Vice 
     Chairman of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
       Stephen C. King, of New York, to be a Member of the Foreign 
     Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the 
     term expiring September 30, 2008.


                         department of defense

       Preston M. Geren, of Texas, to be Under Secretary of the 
     Army.
       James I. Finley, of Minnesota, to be Deputy Under Secretary 
     of Defense for Acquisition and Technology.


                          department of energy

       Thomas P. D'Agostino, of Maryland, to be Deputy 
     Administrator for Defense Programs, National Nuclear Security 
     Administration.


                         federal reserve system

       Randall S. Kroszner, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the 
     Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the 
     unexpired term of fourteen years from February 1, 1994.
       Kevin M. Warsh, of New York, to be a Member of the Board of 
     Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired 
     term of fourteen years from February 1, 2004.


                   executive office of the president

       Edward P. Lazear, of California, to be a Member of the 
     Council of Economic Advisers.