[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 103 (Thursday, June 25, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4646-S4648]
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. CORKER for the Committee on Foreign Relations.
       * David Hale, of New Jersey, 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 Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
       Nominee: David Hale.
       Post: Islamabad.
       (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: Marjorie Freeman, $25, 5/20/10, RNC; $25, 2/19/
     12, RNC; $10, 4/12/12, RNC; $20, 8/15/12, RNC; $20, 9/21/12, 
     RNC; $20, 9/27/13, RNC; $50, 4/8/14, RNC; $100, 6/30/14, RNC; 
     $25, 9/27/12, Romney Victory Fund.
       5. Grandparents: N/A.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: John Hale, $50, 4/25/11, 
     Bridgewaterepublican Municipal Committee.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: $50, 4/26/13, Same.
                                  ____

       *Atul Keshap, 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 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, 
     and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation 
     as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United 
     States of America to the Republic of Maldives.
       Nominee: Atul Keshap.
       Post: Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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       (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: n/a.
       2. Spouse: Karen Young Keshap: n/a.
       3. Children and Spouses (all unmarried minor children): n/
     a.
       4. Parents: Zoe Antoinette Calvert (mother), n/a; Dr. 
     Keshap Chander Sen, Ph.D. (father--deceased 2008: n/a.
       5. Grandparents: Chaudhry Bhawani Das Arora (deceased 
     1965): n/a; Chinko Bhai Sachdeva (deceased 1991): n/a; 
     Richard Creagh Mackubin Calvert (deceased 1968):
     n/a; Margaret Taylor Calvert (deceased 2003):
     n/a.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: Kiran Keshap (unmarried): n/a; 
     Arun Keshap (unmarried): n/a; Rahul and Rochelle Keshap: 
     $500, 03/14/2010, Thomas Perriello; $100, 08/10/2010, Thomas 
     Perriello.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: No sisters.
                                  ____

       *Alaina B. Teplitz, of Illinois, 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 Federal Democratic Republic of 
     Nepal.
       Nominee: Alaina Beth Teplitz.
       Post: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
       (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 (and none prior to divorce).
       3. Children and Spouses: Maximilien Mellott, none; Miles 
     Mellott, none.
       4. Parents: Marsha Neece, none; Jack Teplitz, please see 
     attached; Marcella Teplitz, none.
       5. Grandparents: Thomas Freeman, none; Janis Freeman, none.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: Nathan Teplitz, none.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: N/A.

     Jack Teplitz, Political Donations--Jan. 1, 2010-Sep. 11, 2014

       Date, description, amount:


                                  2010

       02/24/10, Democratic National Committee, Barack Obama, 
     100.00.
       03/23/10, Democratic National Committee, Barack Obama, 
     50.00.
       06/29/10, Democratic National Committee, 50.00.
       09/03/10, Democratic National Committee, 25.00.
       09/28/10, Democratic National Committee, 25.00.
       10/12/10, Democratic National Committee, Barack Obama, 
     90.00.
       10/28/10, Democratic National Committee, Barack Obama, 
     10.00.
       10/28/10, Democratic National Committee, Barack Obama, 
     75.00.
       10/31/10, Democratic National Committee, Barack Obama, 
     5.00.
       Total 2010: 430.00.


                                  2011

       01/21/11, Citizens for Grayeb (Peoria City Council), 
     100.00.
       02/16/11, Friends of Chuck Weaver (Peoria City Council), 
     50.00.
       06/30/11, Obama for America, 100.00.
       08/11/11, Obama for America, 100.00.
       09/06/11, Citizens for Koehler (IL State Senate), 100.00.
       11/01/11, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, 
     50.00.
       12/01/11, Committee to Elect Kate Gorman (IL Circuit Court 
     Judge), 100.00.
       12/29/11, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, 
     50.00.
       Total 2011: 650.00.


                                  2012

       05/04/12, Obama for America, 25.00.
       08/21/12, ActBlue*Donate to Dems, 38.50.
       09/06/12, Obama Victory Fund, 150.00.
       09/07/12, Obama Victory Fund, 100.00.
       09/28/12, ActBlue*DCCC-House Democrats, 55.00.
       10/11/12, Friends of Dave Koehler (IL State Senate), 
     100.00.
       Total 2012: 468.50.


                                  2013

       01/31/13, Chuck Grayeb for Council (Peoria City Council), 
     200.00.
       Total 2013: 200.00.


                                  2014

       08/07/14, ActBlue*Cheri Bustos (US Rep from IL), 50.00.
       Total 2014: 50.00.

   Black Heron, LLC, Political Donations--Jan. 1, 2010-Sep. 11, 2014

       Date, description, amount:


                                  2010

       10/06/10, Batavians Against Debt, 9,233.13.
       10/13/10, Batavians Against Debt, 8,156.44.
       10/21/10, Batavians Against Debt, 9,000.00.
       10/28/10, Batavians Against Debt, 6,755.74.
       12/08/10, Batavians Against Debt, 17,394.16.
       Total 2010: 50,539.47.


                                  2011

       02/03/11, Batavians Against Debt, 400.00.
       02/18/11, Batavians Against Debt, 5,462.00.
       Total 2011: 5,862.00.
       These were contributions to a group in Batavia, IL that was 
     opposed to a Park District referendum which wanted authority 
     to construct a multi-million dollar fitness center. This 
     facility would have had an adverse effect on one of my 
     fathers most substantial clients. The contributions were made 
     by Black Heron, LLC, a company he formed and for which he was 
     the sole owner/member.
                                  ____

       *William A. Heidt, of Pennsylvania, 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 Kingdom of Cambodia.
       Nominee: William A. Heidt.
       Post: Cambodia.
       (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: Sotie Kenmano Heidt, None.
       3. Children and Spouses: Allen Soriya Heidt, None.
       4. Parents: Robert E. Heidt--deceased; Audrey C. Heidt--
     deceased.
       5. Grandparents: William D. Heidt--deceased; Emma Heidt--
     deceased; Henry Weber--deceased; Myrtle Weber--deceased.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: Stephen R. Heidt, $8,800, Various 
     (2011-15), Hewlett Packard (Payroll deductions) Company PAC; 
     Pam S. Knudsen, None; Kenneth R. Heidt--deceased; Lenny 
     Heidt, None; John D. Heidt, None; Nicole Heidt, None; Paul E. 
     Heidt, None; Carrie Heidt, None.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: Catherine Savvas, $130, 2011, 
     KeyCorp Advocate Fund; $130, 2012, KeyCorp Advocate Fund; $75 
     (est.), 2013, KeyCorp Advocate Fund; Savvas H. Savvas, $260, 
     2011, MWH PAC; $260, 2012, MWH PAC; $260, 2013, MWH PAC; 
     $270, 2014, MWH PAC; $80, 2014, MWH PAC; Beth Praskwiecz, 
     None; John Praskwiecz, None.
                                  ____

       * Glyn Townsend Davies, of the District of Columbia, 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 
     Kingdom of Thailand.
       Nominee: Glyn T. Davies.
       Post: Bangkok, Thailand.
       (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: Ashley M. Springer (daughter): 
     None; Chapin L. Springer (spouse): $100, 2009, Barack Obama; 
     $50, 2012, DCCC; Theodora E. Davies (daughter): None.
       4. Parents: Richard T. Davies--deceased; Jean S. Davies: 
     None.
       5. Grandparents: Wilmer E. Stevens--deceased; Alice H. 
     Stevens--deceased; John Davies--deceased; Laura Davies--
     deceased.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: John S. Davies: None; Lou Michaels 
     (spouse): None; Michael H. Davies: None; Stephen A. Davies: 
     None.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: None.
                                  ____

       * Jennifer Zimdahl Galt, of Colorado, 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 Mongolia.
       Nominee: Jennifer Zimdahl Galt.
       Post: Ambassador to Mongolia.
       (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: Frederick Mahler Galt: $250, 06/27/2012, Obama, 
     Barack via Obama for America; $250, 06/27/2012, Obama Victory 
     Fund 2012; $250, 09/1/2012, Obama, Barack via Obama for 
     America.
       3. Children and Spouses: Phoebe Anna Galt (no spouse): 
     None; Dylan Chase Galt (no spouse): None.
       4. Parents: Robert Lawrence Zimdahl: None; Ann Osborn 
     Zimdahl (mother)--deceased; Pamela Jeanne McLean (nee Lutz) 
     Zimdahl (stepmother)--deceased; Karen Roney (nee Johnson) 
     Zimdahl (stepmother): None.
       5. Grandparents: Clinton Morris Osborn--deceased; Catherine 
     Ruth Osborn--deceased; Mildred Maria (nee Lawrence) Zimdahl--
     deceased; Alfred Frank Zimdahl--deceased.
       6. Brothers and Spouses: Randall Lawrence Zimdahl: None; 
     Michelle Zimdahl (spouse): None; Robert Osborn Zimdahl (no 
     spouse): None; Thomas Edward Zimdahl: None; Britt 
     Meisenheimer (marriage 9/20/2014): None.
       7. Sisters and Spouses: n/a.
                                  ____

       * Brian James Egan, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the 
     Department of State.
       * Janet L. Yellen, of California, to be United States 
     Alternate Governor of the International Monetary Fund for a 
     term of five years.
       By Mr. THUNE for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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       * Coast Guard nomination of Brian J. Maggi, to be 
     Lieutenant Commander.
       * Coast Guard nominations beginning with Anna W. Hickey and 
     ending with Kimberly C. Young-Mclear, which nominations were 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record on May 21, 2015.

  * 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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