[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 127 (Friday, August 3, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S10991]
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                         APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding 
the recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, 
the President of the Senate pro tempore, and the majority and minority 
leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, 
boards, conferences or interparliamentary conferences authorized by 
law, by concurrent action of the two Houses or by order of the Senate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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