[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 178 (Friday, November 16, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S14655]
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                         APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY

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

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