[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 110 (Tuesday, July 21, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7777-S7779]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

  The following executive reports of nominations were submitted:

       By Mr. ROCKEFELLER for the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       *Polly Trottenberg, of Maryland, to be an Assistant 
     Secretary of Transportation.
       *Deborah A. P. Hersman, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the 
     National Transportation Safety Board for a term of two years.
       *Deborah A. P. Hersman, of Virginia, to be a Member of the 
     National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring 
     December 31, 2013.
       *Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr., of Maryland, to be a Federal 
     Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, 2012.
       *Meredith Attwell Baker, of Virginia, to be a Member of the 
     Federal Communications Commission for the remainder of the 
     term expiring June 30, 2011.
       *Mignon L. Clyburn, of South Carolina, to be a Member of 
     the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five 
     years from July 1, 2007.
       By Mr. KERRY for the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       *Anne Elizabeth Derse, of Maryland, a Career Member of the 
     Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be 
     Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United 
     States of America to the Republic of Lithuania.
       Nominee: Anne Elizabeth Derse.
       Post: Lithuania.
       (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, donee:
       1. Self: None.
       2. Spouse: None.
       3. Children and Spouses None.
       4. Parents: None, deceased.
       5. Grandparents: None, deceased.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: N/A.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: Jane Quasarano (sister), None.
       Paul Quasarano (brother-in-law): (A good faith effort was 
     made to obtain contribution information from Mr. Quasarano. 
     The following is what is available:) National Beer 
     Wholesalers Association (NBWA) PAC: Contributions in 2005, 
     2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009; Michigan Beer and Wine 
     Wholesalers Association (MBWWA) PAC: Contributions in 2005, 
     2006, 2007 and $3,000 in 2008 and $3,000 in 2009; Michigan 
     Senator Martha Scott: $1,500 in 2008 and $1,500 in 2009; 
     Michigan Lt. Governor John Cherry: $5,000 in 2008 and $5,000 
     in 2009; Magistrate O'Brien; Michigan State Representative Ed 
     Gaffney; Michigan Senator Mary Waters; Michigan Senator Steve 
     Tobocman.
       Lisa Leifield (sister): None.
       Daniel Leifield (brother-in-law): None.
                                  ____

       *Carlos Pascual, of the District of Columbia, to be 
     Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United 
     States of America to Mexico.
       Nominee: Carlos Pascual.
       Post: Ambassador to Mexico.
       (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, donee.
       1. Self: $1,000, September 2008, Barack Obama; $250, August 
     2008, Hillary Clinton.
       2. Spouse: $250, April 2008, DNC.
       3. Children and Spouses: N/A.
       4. Parents: None.
                                  ____

       *Kenneth H. Merten, of Virginia, a Career Member 
     of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be 
     Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United 
     States of America to the Republic of Haiti.
       NOMINEE: Kenneth H. Merten.
       Port-Au-Prince, 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.)
       Contributions, amount, date, donee:
       1. Self: None.
       2. Spouse: None.
       3. Children and Spouses: None.
       4. Parents: None.
       5. Grandparents: None.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: None.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: None.
                                  ____

       *Donald Sternoff Beyer, Jr., of Virginia, to be Ambassador 
     Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 
     America to Switzerland, and to serve concurrently and without 
     additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and 
     Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the 
     Principality of Liechtenstein.
       Nominee: Donald Sternoff Beyer, Jr.
       Post: Chief of Mission to the Swiss Confederation and the 
     Principality of Liechtenstein.
       (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 in 
     the past four years. To the best of my knowledge, the 
     information contained in this report is complete and 
     accurate.)
       Contributions, amount, date, donee:
       1. Self: Obama for America, $4,600, 2007; Judy Feder for 
     Congress, $2,000, 2006; Judy Feder for Congress, $1,000, 
     2008; Al Weed for Congress, $2,000, 2006; John Tester for 
     U.S. Senate, $1,000, 2006; Tom Harkin for U.S. Senate, 
     $2,280, 2007; Leonard Boswell for Congress, $2,100, 2006; Tom 
     Perriello for Congress, $2,300, 2008; Dan Seals for Congress, 
     $1,000, 2008; Paul Hodes for Congress, $2,000, 2007; Dan 
     Seals for Congress, $1,000, 2006; Jared Polis for Congress, 
     $500, 2008; Eighth District Democratic Committee, Virginia 
     Democratic Party, $250, 2006; Allan Lichtman for Senate, 
     $250, 2006; Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, $5,000, 
     2007; Fairfax County Democratic Committee, $1,000, 2008; 
     Philip Forgit for Congress, $1,000, 2007; Peter Welch for 
     Congress, $1,250, 2005; Peter Welch for Congress, $1,000, 
     2006; Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, $500, 2006; 
     Alexandria Democratic Committee, $250, 2005; Mary Landrieu 
     for Senate, $2,300, 2007; John Kerry for U.S. Senate, $1,000, 
     2007; Harris Miller for Senate, $2,100, 2006; Forward 
     Together PAC, $5,000, 2005; Democratic Party of Virginia, 
     $2,500, 2007; Born Fighting PAC, $2,500, 2008; Leslie Byrne 
     for Congress, $2,300, 2008; Mark Udall for Senate, $2,300, 
     2008; Mark Warner for Senate, $4,600, 2007; Jim Webb for U.S. 
     Senate, $2,100, 2006; Bob Casey for U.S. Senate, $2,000, 
     2005; Bob Casey for U.S. Senate, $900, 2006; Ethan Berkowitz 
     for Congress, $1,000, 2008; Democratic National Committee, 
     $28,500, 2008 (Obama Victory Fund); Gerry Connelly for 
     Congress, $2,300, 2008; Gerry Connelly for Congress, $1,000, 
     2009; Win Virginia 2008, $3,256, 2008; Democratic National 
     Committee, $26,700, 2005; Moving Virginia Forward, $20,000, 
     2007; Kaine for Governor, $19,600, 2005; Deeds for Attorney 
     General, $10,000, 2005; Byrne for Lieutenant Governor, 
     $8,600, 2005; Commonwealth Coalition, $5,000, 2006; Virginia 
     Senate Causus, $5,000, 2007.
       2. Spouse: Megan C. Beyer: Obama for America, $4,600, 2007; 
     Mark Warner for Senate, $4,600, 2007; Democratic National 
     Committee, $28,500, 2008 (Obama Victory Fund); Harris Miller 
     for Senate, $2,100, 2006, Democratic Senatorial Campaign 
     Committee, $10,000, 2006; Forward Together PAC, $5,000, 2005; 
     Ronnie Musgrove for U.S. Senate $1,000, 2008; Leslie Byrne 
     for U.S. Congress, $1,000, 2008; Gerry Connelly for U.S. 
     Congress, $1,000, 2008; Mary Landrieu for Senate, $1,000, 
     2008; Win Virginia 2008, $3,256, 2008; Virginia Senate 2006, 
     $10,000, 2006; Democratic National Committee, $5,000, 2005; 
     Democratic National Committee, $500, 2006; Democratic 
     National Committee, $5,000, 2007.
       3. Children and Spouses: Donald S. Beyer III: No 
     contributions.
       Stephanie A. S. Beyer: $2,300, 3/2007, Obama for America.
       Clara S. Beyer: No contributions.
       Grace S. Beyer: No contributions.
       4. Parents: Donald S. Beyer, Sr.: No contributions.
       Nancy M. Beyer: (deceased 1999).
       5. Grandparents: Otto S. Beyer Jr.: (deceased 1948).
       Clara M. Beyer: (deceased 1990).
       Beatrice J. McDonald: (deceased 1974).
       Henry Stewart McDonald Jr.: (deceased 1985).
       6. Brothers Spouses: Michael S. Beyer: $2,300, 8/17/07, 
     Obama for America; $250, 5/14/07, Whipple for Va Senate.
       June C. Beyer, spouse: $250, 8/6/08, Obama for America; 
     $250, 7/21/08, Obama for America.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: Katherine S. Beyer (single): No 
     contributions.
       Sharon S. Beyer (divorced): No contributions.
       Marylee B. Hill: $250, 9/27/06, Feder for Congress; $250, 
     6/14/07, Obama for America; $2,300, 8/17/07, Obama for 
     America; $500, 10/3/07, Hudgins for Fairfax Board; $250, 3/4/
     07, Hudgins for Fairfax Board; $600, 12/29/05, Kaine 
     Inaugural Committee; $350, 5/30/07, Vanderhye for Va 
     Delegate; $250, 7/2/08, Petersen for Va Senate; $150, 9/24/
     07, Moving Virginia Forward.
       Wayne Hill, Spouse: No contributions.
       Sandra S. Beyer (divorced): No contributions.

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                                  ____
       *John R. Nay, of Michigan, a Career Member of the Senior 
     Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be 
     Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United 
     States of America to the Republic of Suriname.
       Nominee: John R. Nay.
       Post: U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, Suriname.
       (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 
     be best of my knowledge, the information contained in this 
     report is complete and accurate.)
       Contributions, amount, date and donee:
       1. Self: $0--I have never made a political donation.
       2. Spouse: $0--She has never made a political donation.
       3. Children and Spouses: Janelle V.A. (Nay) Bennett: $0--
     has never made a political donation; Jamison R. Bennett: $0--
     has never made a political donation; Jaclyn E.A. Nay: $0--has 
     never made a political donation; Jordan R. Nay: $0--has never 
     made a political donation.
       4. Parents: Jack R. Nay: $50, Spring 2006, Joe Schwartz (R-
     Michigan); Geraldine G. Nay: $0, (made only one political 
     donation in her lifetime--$30 to the Democratic Nat'l 
     Committee in March 1996).
       5. Grandparents: Decreased.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: None.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: Karen Y. Sefchick: $0--has never 
     made a political donation.
                                  ____

       *Vinai K. Thummalapally, of Colorado, to be Ambassador 
     Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 
     America to Belize.
       Nominee: Vinai Kumar Thummalapally.
       Post: Chief of Mission, Belize.
       (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: $2,200, 6/07, Obama for America; $9,000, 9/08, 
     Obama Victory Fund; $500, 9/08, Madia for U.S. Congress; 
     $500, 7/08, Hal Bidlack for Congress.
       2. Spouse: Barbara: $2,300, 6/07, Obama for America; $100, 
     10/08, Josh Segall for Congress (AL); $500, 9/08, Obama 
     Victory Fund; $500, 9/08, Obama for America; $500, 8/08, 
     Udall for Colorado, US Senate; $300, 9/08, Udall for 
     Colorado, US Senate; $1,000, 1/09, Ritter for Governor, 
     Colorado; $1,000, 3/09, Bennet for U.S. Senate; $25, 3/09, 
     Organizing for America.
       3. Children: Vishal: $2,500, 6/07, Obama for America; 
     $1,800, 6/07, Obama for America; $1,000, 3/09, Bennet for 
     U.S. Senate.
       Sharanya: $2,275, 6/07, Obama for America.
       4. Parents: Dharma R. Thummalapalli: None.
       Padmaja Thummalapally: None.
       5. Grandparents: (deceased): None.
       6. Brother and Spouse: Ajay K. Thummalapally: None.
       Vilasini Reddy: None.
       7a. Sisters and Spouses: Deepika Rao: None.
       Sagar Rao: None.
       7b. Rasika G. Reddy: $2,300, 6/30/07, Obama for America; 
     $2,300, 7/17/08, Obama Victory Fund; $2,300, 7/31/08, Obama 
     for America; $2,300 10/01/08, Madia for U.S. Congress.
       Girish V. Reddy: $2,300, 6/30/07, Obama for America; 
     $1,000, 7/31/08, Obama Victory Fund; $1,000, 7/31/08, Obama 
     Victory Fund; $28,500, 10/02/08, Obama Victory Fund; $2,300, 
     10/16/08, Obama for America.
                                  ____

       *Nicole A. Avant, of California, to be Ambassador 
     Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 
     America to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
       Nominee: Nicole Alexandra Avant.
       Post: United States Ambassador to the Bahamas.
       (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: $1,000, 11/02/06, Music Row Democrats Federal PAC 
     Inc.; $2,300, 03/31/07, Obama For America; $2,300, 03/31/07, 
     Obama For America; -$2,300, 04/26/07, Obama For America; 
     $2,300, 05/24/07, Obama For America; -$2,300, 05/24/07, Obama 
     For America; $2,300, 05/24/07, Obama For America; -$2,300, 
     10/31/07, Obama For America; $500, 06/14/07, John Edwards For 
     President; $500, 07/31/08, Hillary Clinton For President; 
     $1,000, 10/21/08, Committee For Change (Joint Fundraiser 
     Contribution); $1,000, 10/27/08, Nebraskans For Kleeb.
       2. Spouse: None.
       3. Children and Spouses: None.
       4. Parents: Clarence Avant (father): 2005/2006, $1,000, 10/
     16/06, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee; $1,000, 03/
     22/06, Friends Of Rahm Emanuel; $2,100, 09/30/06, Tennessee 
     Senate 2006 (Joint Fundraising Contribution); $500, 06/30/05, 
     LA PAC; $1,000, 10/24/05, Berman For Congress; $1,200, 07/14/
     06, Harold Ford Jr. For Tennessee; $900, 02/27/06, Harold 
     Ford Jr. For Tennessee; $2,000, 08/20/05, Harold Ford Jr. For 
     Tennessee; $1,000, 12/15/05, Cantwell 2012; $1,000, 01/12/06, 
     Mfume For US Senate; $1,000, 06/05/06, Mfume For US Senate; 
     $1,100, 08/16/06, Mfume For US Senate; $500, 04/01/06, Schiff 
     For Congress; $1,000, 11/01/05, Schiff For Congress; $5,000, 
     05/20/05, Hopefund, Inc.; $500, 11/01/06, Mejias For 
     Congress; $500, 09/30/06, Mejias For Congress; $1,000, 09/26/
     05, Friends Of Patrick J. Kennedy Inc.; $500, 04/18/06, 
     Barbara Lee For Congress; $1,000, 05/01/05, Barbara Lee For 
     Congress; $1,000, 06/26/06, Mary Bono Committee; $500, 02/12/
     06, Hackett For Senate; $1,000, 03/14/06, Carter For Senate 
     Committee; $500, 05/30/06, Friends Of Tammy Duckworth; 
     $2,000, 08/25/05, Citizens For Waters; $1,000, 03/23/06, 
     Feinstein For Senate; $250, 03/24/06, Committee To Re-Elect 
     Loretta Sanchez; $250, 11/07/05, Committee To Re-Elect 
     Loretta Sanchez; $500, 06/22/06, Klobuchar For Minnesota; 
     $500, 04/25/05, Bill Nelson For US Senate; $500, 03/31/06, 
     Bill Nelson For US Senate; $400, 10/20/05, Friends Of 
     Hillary; $1,000, 06/14/05, Friends Of Hillary; $4,200, 04/04/
     06, Friends of Hillary; $1,000, 07/11/05, Friends Of Hillary; 
     -$3,500, 05/02/06, Friends Of Hillary; $2,500, 10/19/06, Hill 
     PAC; $500, 07/25/06, Lawless For Congress; $500, 03/19/06, 
     Jesse Jackson Jr. For Congress; $500, 12/03/05, Jesse Jackson 
     Jr. For Congress; $1,900, 12/15/05, Kennedy For Senate 2012; 
     $2,100, 12/15/05, Kennedy For Senate 2012; $1,000, 11/04/05, 
     Steele For Maryland Inc.; $1,000, 02/21/06, DNC Services 
     Corporation/Democratic National Committee; $1,000, 11/02/06, 
     DNC Services Corporation/Democratic National Committee; 2007/
     2008, $1,000, 08/31/07, Democratic Congressional Campaign 
     Committee; $2,000, 01/23/08, Democratic Congressional 
     Campaign Committee; $1,000, 10/10/07, Friends Of Rahm 
     Emanuel; $500, 07/14/08, Loebsack For Congress; $500, 09/30/
     07, John Hall For Congress; $1,000, 05/11/07, Richardson For 
     President Inc.; $1,000, 11/23/07, Friends Of Mark Warner; 
     $2,300, 08/28/08, Friends Of Hillary; $5,000, 07/29/08, Hill 
     PAC; $2,300, 07/18/08, Vernon Jones For Georgia; $500, 07/10/
     07, Richardson For Congress; $250, 06/25/07, Richardson For 
     Congress; $500, 08/08/07, Richardson For Congress; $500, 05/
     19/08, Alaskans For Begich; $750, 06/18/08, Citizens For 
     Waters; $1,000, 07/21/07, Citizens For Waters; $500, 10/15/
     08, Committee To Re-Elect Loretta Sanchez; $500, 11/09/07, 
     Committee To Re-Elect Loretta Sanchez; $1,000, 09/16/08, 
     Democrats Win Seats (DWS PAC); $1,000, 09/28/07, Friends Of 
     Senator Carl Levin; $1,000, 03/01/07, Friends Of Patrick J. 
     Kennedy Inc.; $500, 09/06/07, Barbara Lee For Congress; 
     $1,000, 03/30/08, Barbara Lee For Congress; $250, 09/30/07, 
     Mary Bono Mack Committee; $500, 09/17/08, Diane E. Watson For 
     Congress; $500, 11/14/07, Diane E. Watson For Congress; 
     $2,300, 03/28/07, Hillary Clinton For President; $2,300, 05/
     09/07, Hillary Clinton For President; $1,000, 06/20/08, 
     Powers For Congress; $2,300, 10/31/07, Friends Of Barbara 
     Boxer; $2,300, 10/31/07, Friends Of Barbara Boxer; $500, 03/
     20/08, Jesse Jackson Jr. For Congress; $2,500, 07/16/08, 
     Rangel Victory Fund (Joint Fundraising Contribution); $2,300, 
     10/27/08, David Scott For Congress; $500, 08/27/08, Joe 
     Garcia For Congress; $1,000, 03/13/07, John Edwards For 
     President; $1,000, 03/20/08, Al Franken For Senate; $500, 07/
     07/08, Congressman Waxman Campaign Committee; $1,000, 08/16/
     07, LA PAC; $1,000, 11/20/07, Berman For Congress; $300, 06/
     28/08, Committee To Re-Elect Ed Towns; $2,000, 06/28/08, 
     Committee To Re-Elect Ed Towns; -$400, 04/29/08, Friends Of 
     Jim Clyburn; $300, 09/24/07, Friends Of Jim Clyburn; $700, 
     09/24/07, Friends Of Jim Clyburn; $2,000, 06/14/07, Friends 
     Of Jim Clyburn; $2,300, 05/02/07, Rangel For Congress; 
     $1,000, 08/20/07, Conyers for Congress; $2,500, 08/02/08, 
     Conyers For Congress; $-1,200, 08/02/08,-Conyers For 
     Congress; $1,200, 08/02/08,-Conyers For Congress; $5,000, 
     09/19/08, Obama Victory Fund (Joint Fundraising 
     Contribution); $28,500, 6/30/08, Obama Victory Fund (Joint 
     Fundraising Contribution); $2,300, 03/08/07, Obama For 
     America. Jacqueline Avant (mother): 2005/2006, $2,100, 04/
     19/06, Friends Of Hillary; 2007/2008, $250, 02/14/07, 
     Emily's List; $2,300, 03/28/07, Hillary Clinton For 
     President; $4,600, 08/31/08, Obama Victory Fund (Joint 
     Fundraiser Contribution); $1,000, 09/16/08, Democrats Win 
     Seats (DWS PAC); $2,000, 12/08/08, Friends of Barbara 
     Boxer.
       5. Grandparents: Zella Gray (maternal grandmother)--
     deceased; Leon Gray (maternal grandfather)--deceased; 
     Gertrude Woods (paternal grandmother)--deceased; Phoenix 
     Jarrell (paternal grandfather)--deceased.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: Alexander Avant (brother): $500, 
     6/07/07, Hillary Clinton For President; $500, 09/11/07, 
     Hillary Clinton For President; $250, 12/13/07, Hillary 
     Clinton For President; $2,300, 06/30/08, Obama Victory Fund 
     (Joint Fundraiser Contribution); $2,500, 09/19/08, Obama 
     Victory Fund (Joint Fundraiser Contribution); $250, 10/10/08, 
     Hill PAC.
       7. Sisters and Spouses--None.
                                  ____

       *Howard W. Gutman, of Maryland, to be Ambassador 
     Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 
     America to Belgium.
       NOMINEE--Howard Gutman.
       (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: $4600, 3/29/07, Obama for America; $1000, 6/30/06, 
     Boswell for Congress; $1000, 9/21/06, Ben Cardin for Senate; 
     $1000, 2/23/08, Ben Cardin for Senate; $1000, 6/30/2006, 
     Friends of Joe Lieberman; $1000, 9/25/2008, Patrick Murphy 
     for Congress; $250, 2/27/06, David Yassky for Congress; 
     $1000, 12/10/08, Mikulski for Senate Committee; $500, 3/01/
     06, Whitehouse for Senate; $2300, 11/24/08, Hillary Clinton 
     for President; $5000, 7/06/05, Forward Together PAC; $5000, 
     1/10/2006, Forward Together PAC; $2300, 9/24/2007, Friends of 
     Mark Warner;

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     $2300, 1/16/2008, Friends of Mark Warner; $1000, 4/18/07, 
     Friends of Mary Landrieu; $2100, 3/8/06, Miller 2006 (Harris 
     Miller); $2100, 10/31/05, Rales for Senate; $2500, 9/23/08, 
     Democratic Party of Virginia;
       2.-Spouse: Michelle Loewinger or Michelle Gutman: $5000, 7/
     6/05, Forward Together PAC; $5000, 1/10/06, Forward Together 
     PAC; 3/29/07, $2300, Obama for America; 5/25/07, $2300, Obama 
     for America; 10/31/05, $2100, Rales for Senate; 9/24/07, 
     $2300, Friends of Mark Warner; 1/16/08, $2300, Friends of 
     Mark Warner;
       3. Children and Spouses: Collin Gutman--single--none; Chase 
     Gutman--single--none.
       4. Parents: Max Gutman--deceased 1973; Roslyn Gutman--none.
       5. Grandparents: All grandparents are deceased for decades.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: None.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: Deborah Studen (Harvey Studen)--
     none.
                                  ____

       *Vilma S. Martinez, of California, to be Ambassador 
     Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 
     America to Argentina.
       Nominee: Vilma S. Martinez.
       Post: Ambassador to Argentina.
       (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, donee:
       1. Self: $931.00, 1/29/2008, Obama for America; $1,000.00, 
     10/30/2008, -Obama for America; $250.00, 3/25/2006, Friends 
     of Juan Vargas; $200.00, 10/02/2006, Madrid for Congress.
       2. Spouse: not applicable.
       3. Children and Spouses: Ricardo T. Singer: none.
       Carlos A. Singer: $1,000.00, 10/11/2004, Democratic 
     National Committee.
       Jessica Uzcategui, (Carlos' spouse): $500.00, 1/26/2008, 
     Obama for America.
       4. Parents: Salvador Martinez: deceased.
       Marina P. Martinez: deceased.
       5. Grandparents: Guadalupe Martinez: deceased.
       Zaragoza Martinez: deceased.
       Agustina Pina: deceased.
       Rosendo Pina: deceased.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: Salvador Martinez, Jr.: unable to 
     locate.
       Mary Jane Martinez (spouse): deceased.
       James P. Martinez: none.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: Rose Linda Hernandez: none.
       Robert Hernandez (spouse): none.
       Elizabeth Bond: none.
       Charles Bond (spouse): none.
                                  ____

       (*David H. Thorne, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador 
     Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 
     America to the Italian Republic, and to serve concurrently 
     and without additional compensation as Ambassador 
     Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 
     America to the Republic of San Marino.)
       Nominee: David H. Thorne.
       Post: Ambassador to Italy and San Marino.
       (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.)
       Donee, amount, date, and donor:
       Self: Democratic National Committee, $100, 2006, David 
     Thorne; Democratic National Committee, $1000, 2006, David 
     Thorne; New Hampshire Democratic Party, $1000, 2006, David 
     Thorne; Friends of John Kerry, $2100, 2006, David Thorne; 
     John Powers for Congress, $2300, 2007, David Thorne; Biden 
     for President, $1000, 2007, David Thorne; Obama for America, 
     $1000, 2008, David Thorne; Obama for America, $1000, 2008, 
     David Thorne; Obama for America, $250, 2008, David Thorne; 
     Obama Victory Fund, $1000, 2008, David Thorne; Obama Victory 
     Fund, $250, 2008, David Thorne; Obama Victory Fund, $1000, 
     2008, David Thorne; Footlik for Congress, $1000, 2008, David 
     Thorne; Young Democrats of America, $500, 2008, David Thorne.
       Spouse: Friends of John Kerry, $2100, 2006, Rose Thorne; 
     John Powers for Congress, $1300, 2007, Rose Thorne; John 
     Powers for Congress, $1000, 2007, Rose Thorne.
  Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, for the Committee on Foreign Relations I 
report favorably the following nomination list which was printed in the 
Record on the date indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the 
expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that this nomination 
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 Christopher L. 
     Andino and ending with Holly Hope Zardus, which nominations 
     were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record on June 25, 2009.

  *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.

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