[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 10] [Senate] [Pages 13105-13108] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES The following executive reports of nominations were submitted: By Mr. SHELBY for the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. [[Page 13106]] *James S. Simpson, of New York, to be Federal Transit Administrator. By Ms. SNOWE for the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Steven C. Preston, of Illinois, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration. By Mr. LUGAR for the Committee on Foreign Relations. *John Clint Williamson, of Louisiana, to be Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues. *Gaddi H. Vasquez, of California, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. *Michael E. Ranneberger, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Kenya. Nominee: Michael E. Ranneberger Post: Ambassador to the Republic of Kenya. 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: none. 4. Parents: none. 5. Grandparents: deceased. 6. Brothers and Spouses: none. 7. Sisters and Spouses: none. ____ *Robert D. McCallum, Jr., of Georgia, to be Ambassador to Australia. Nominee: Robert D. McCallum, Jr. Post: Ambassador to Australia. 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, 3/01, Isakson Campaign; $4,000, 12/03, Bush-Cheney Campaign. 2. Spouse: Mary Rankin Weems McCallum, None other than above made from joint account. 3. Children and Spouses: R. Davis McCallum, III, and Sarah Eddy McCallum, son and spouse: $200, 2004, John Kerry Presidential Campaign; $50, 2004, John Edwards Presidential Campaign; $50, 2004, Wesley Clark Presidential Campaign; $50, 2004, Howard Dean Presidential Campaign. John Bailey McCallum, son: $50, 2003, Howard Dean Presidential Campaign; $50, 2003, Howard Dean Presidential Campaign. 4. Parents: Robert D. and Virginia McCallum; deceased parents: $500, 10/01, TN Republican Party Federal Election Acct.; $1,000, 10/02 TN Republican Party Federal Election Acct.; $500, 9/04, TN Republican Party Federal Election Acct.; $500, 10/04, TN Republican Party Federal Election Acct.; $500, 9/04, John Thune, U.S. Senate; $1,500, 10/02, Volunteer Pac; $500, 9/03, Volunteer Pac; $500, 5/04, Volunteer Pac; $500, 2/05, Volunteer Pac. 5. Grandparents: Deceased. 6. Brothers and Spouses: None. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Virginia McCallum Syer and John B. Syer, sister and spouse: $250, 5/05, Friends of George Allen; $250, 6/03, Bush-Cheney Campaign; $250, 6/03, Bush-Cheney Campaign; $250, 3/04, Bush-Cheney Campaign; $250, 8/02, Virgil Goode for Congress; $250, 4/04, Virgil Goode for Congress; $500, 9/04, Republican National Cmte.; $250, 10/04, Virgil Goode for Congress. Mary McCallum McDonald and Michael McDonnell, sister and spouse: $1,000, 2004, Bush-Cheney Campaign; $10,000, 2004, Volunteer Pac. ____ *Eric M. Bost, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa. Nominee: Eric M. Bost. Post: Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa. 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, donee, date, and amount: 1. Self, Bush for President, 7/2000, $500; Bush-Cheney 2004, 9/2004, $1000; Rep. National Comm., 11/2005, $120. 2. Spouse, Rose Mary Brownridge, none. 3. Children and Spouses, Raynee Brownridge Verner, none; Kevin Brownridge, none; Natalie Brownridge-Kemen, none; Gordson Kemen (Spouse), none; Courtney M. Bost, none; Lauren Brownridge, none. 4. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick N. Bost, none. 5. Grandparents, Jim Bost, deceased; Sophornia Bost, deceased; C.W. Mills, Deceased; Janie Mills, Deceased. 6. Brothers and Spouses, Harold and Shirley Bost, none; Edwin M. Bost, none. 7. Sisters and Spouses, Fredda and Fred Peay, none. ____ *Earl Anthony Wayne, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to Argentina. Nominee: Earl Anthony Wayne Post: 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, and donee: 1. Self, none. 2. Spouse: Pamela J.P. Wayne, $100, 09/19/04, Democratic Nat'l Cmte. 3. Children and Spouses: Kristen A. Wayne (daughter), $25, 01/16/04, Howard Dean; Brian Hoss (son-in-law) none; Justin A. Wayne (son) none. 4. Parents: Earl Alfred Wayne--deceased 1980; Letha M. Wayne--deceased 1998. 5. Grandparents: Earl Albert Wayne--deceased around 1930; Grace Wayne Bone--deceased 1960; James Loyd--deceased around 1930; Maybelle MacCauley Loyd--deceased around 1955. 6. Brothers and Spouses: None. 7. Sisters and Spouses: None. ____ *Leslie V. Rowe, of Washington, to be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Solomon Islands and Ambassador to the Republic of Vanuatu. Nomiee: Leslie V. Rowe Post: Papua New Guinea 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: Paul Dieffenbacher, none; Daniele Dieffenbacher, none; Jacqueline Dieffenbacher, none. 4. Parents: John L. Rowe and Sara Rowe--Both Deceased. 5. Grandparents: John Rowe and Mary E. Rowe--Both deceased; Leon Ventura and Pauline Ventura--Both Deceased. 6. Brothers and Spouses: N/A. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Nancy V. Rowe, none. ____ *W. Stuart Symington IV, of Missouri, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti. Nominee: W. Stuart Symington IV. Post: Djibouti. 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, $100, 9-26-02, Ike Skelton for Congress. 2. Spouse: $100, 9-26-02, Ike Skelton. 3. Children and Spouses: Jane W., and W. Stuart, none. 4. Parents: Stuart Symington, Jr. $100, 7-01-05, Ike Skelton for Congress; $500, 1-05-04, Gephardt for President; $50, 10-04-04, W. Lacy Clay for Congress; $500, 3-24-03, Gephardt for President; $100, 9-28-03, Carnahan for Congress. Janey Belle Symington, none. 5. Grandparents: W. Stuart Symington, (deceased); Evelyn W. Symington, (deceased); Sidney M. Studt, (deceased); Jane S. Studt, (deceased). 6. Brothers and Spouses: Sidney S. Symington, $20, 10-03, John Dean for President; John S. Symington, $2100, 2005, Klobuchar for Minnesota; $200, 2004, Kerry for President; and spouse Margaret Symington, $2000, 2005, Klobuchar for Minnesota; $300, 2004, Kerry for President; $100, 2004, Emily's list; $100, 2003, Emily's list; $100, 2003, Boxer for Senate; $100, 2003, Murray for Senate; $200, 2002, DNC; $100, 2002, Democratic Sen. Comm.; $100, 2002, Emily's list; $100, 2002, Richardson for Congress; $100, 2002, Herseth for Congress; $25, 2002, Johnson for Senate. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Anne W. Symington, (deceased). ____ *Gayleatha Beatrice Brown, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Benin. Nominee: Gayleatha Beatrice Brown. Post: U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin. 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: NA. 3. Children and Spouses: NA. 4. Parents: Mr. David L. Brown (deceased); Mrs. Nellie H. Brown, none. 5. Grandparents: Mr. Will Brown, Mrs. Gayleatha Fullen Brown (deceased). 6. Mr. Tom Hunter, Mrs. Sally Murrell Hunter (deceased), none. 7. Brothers and Spouses: Mr. Curtis H. Brown, none; Mr. David L. Brown II (deceased); Mr. Darrell Jerome Brown (deceased); Mr. Dennis W. Brown (deceased). 8. Sisters and Spouses: NA. ____ *Peter R. Coneway, of Texas, to be Ambassador to Switzerland, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation [[Page 13107]] as Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein. Nominee: Peter Richard Coneway (Pete Coneway) Post: U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland. 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, $2,100, 11/21/2005, McCaul for Congress; $2,100, 10/24/2005, Hastert for Congress; $200, 6/15/2005, Texans for Senator John Cornyn Inc.; $500, 6/13/2005, Friends of Roy Blunt; $2,000, 3/1/2005, Kay Bailey Hutchison for Senate Committee; $200, 2/21/2005, Kay Bailey Hutchison for Senate Committee; $2,000, 5/18/2004, Pete Sessions for Congress 2004; $7,500, 5/11/2004, 2004 Joint State Victory Committee; $16,500, 5/11/2004, 2004 Joint Candidate Committee; $25,000, 5/11/2004, Republican National Committee; $1,000, 5/6/2004, Committee to Elect Bridgewater; $4,000, 4/30/2004, Texans for Senator John Cornyn Inc.; $2,000, 4/21/2004, Tom DeLay Congressional Committee; $1,000, 3/24/2004, McCaul for Congress Inc.; $1,000, 2/26/2004, McCaul for Congress Inc.; $500, 2/12/2004, Chris Bell U.S. Congress Committee; $2,000, 1/26/2004, Phillips for U.S. Congress Committee; $1,500, 12/ 31/2003, Kay Bailey Hutchison for Senate Committee; $25,000, 12/29/2003, Republican National Committee; $547, 6/30/2003, Bush-Cheney '04; $1,453, 6/17/2003, Bush-Cheney '04; $2,000, 5/8/2003, Hastert for Congress Committee; $1,000, 10/15/2002, Thune for Senate--South Dakota; $1,000, 10/2/2002, Texas Victory 2000--Rep. Party Texas; $500, 10/2/2002, Chris Bell for Congress Committee; -$5,000, 4/26/2002, Republican Party of Florida Federal Campaign Acct.--refund; $1,000, 4/18/2002, John Cornyn for Senate Inc.; $1,000, 3/20/2002, KPAC; $1,000, 2/20/2002, Ken Bentsen for U.S. Senate Committee; $10,000, 2/ 1/2002, Republican Party of Florida Federal Campaign Acct.; $1,000, 1/16/2002, Wareing for Congress; $1,000, 11/19/2001, John Cornyn for Senate Inc.; $500, 5/1/2001, Kay Bailey Hutchison for Senate Committee; -$250, 1/31/2001, RNC Republican National State Elections Committee (excluded from limits); $12,500, 2000, RNC Presidential Trust; $2,000, 2000, Jon Corzine for Senate, New Jersey; $1,000, 1999, Gov. G. Bush Exploratory Committee. 2. Spouse: Lynn M. Coneway, $2,200, 2/22/2005, Kay Bailey Hutchison for Senate Committee; $25,000, 5/11/2004, Republic National Committee; $25,000, 12/29/2003, Republican National Committee; $2,000, 12/29/2003, Kay Bailey Hutchison for Senate Committee; $2,000, 6/17/2003, Bush-Cheney '04; $2,000, 5/8/2003, Hastert for Congress Committee; ($250), 1/31/2001, RNC Republic National State Elections Committee--excluded from limits; $12,500, 2000, RNC Presidential Trust; $1,000, 1999, Gov. George W. Bush Exploratory Commission. 3. Children and Spouses: Natalie Coneway Page, (now Natalie Coneway), $2,000, 6/17/2003, Bush-Cheney '04; $1,000, 1999, Gov. George W. Bush Exploratory Committee; Cecile Coneway, (now Cecile Coneway Puckett), $2,000, 6/17/2003, Bush-Cheney '04; $1,000, 1999, Gov. George W. Bush Exploratory Committee. 4. Parents: Albert Earl Coneway, (deceased); Clara Durham Coneway, (deceased). 5. Grandparents: Albert Earl Coneway, (deceased); Rose Klein Coneway, (deceased). 6. Brothers and Spouses: Patrick Michael Coneway, $50, 8/ 02/2004, RNC; Albert Earl Coneway, Jr., none. 7. Sisters and Spouses: none. ____ *Clifford M. Sobel, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil. Nominee: Clifford M. Sobel. Post: Ambassador to Brazil. 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, $2,061, 01/30/2001, RNC Republican National State Elections Committee; $3,206, 01/30/2001, RNC Republican National State Elections Committee; $2,060, 01/30/2001, RNC Republican National State Elections Committee; $1,350, 02/01/ 2001, RNC Republican National State Elections Committee; $1,000, 03/08/2001, Friends of Mike Ferguson; $5,000, 03/27/ 2001, WISH List; $5,000, 03/27/2001, NORPAC; $2,000, 03/10/ 2004, Bush-Cheney '04 (Primary) Inc.; $25,000, 10/24/2005, Republican State Committee. 2. Spouse: Barbara Sobel, $1,000, 03/08/2001, Friends of Mike Feguson; $50, 04/20/2001, Republican Woman 2000; ($658), 08/15/2001, New Jersey Republican State Committee (refund); $1,300, 04/18/2002, Republican Women 2000; $25,000, 07/10/ 2003, Republican National Committee; $2,000, 07/10/2003, Bush-Cheney '04 (Primary) Inc; $25,000, 04/20/2004, Republic National Committee; $812, 09/30/2004, Walcher for Congress; $275, 08/29/2004, Fed Political Action Committee (AKA Fed PAC); $2,000, 10/20/2004, Martinez for Senate; $25,000, 09/ 15/2004, 2004 Joint Candidate Committee; $4,200, 02/27/2006, Tom Kean Jr. for Senate. 3. Children and Spouses: Scott Sobel, $25,000, 03/05/202, RNC Republican National State Elections Committee; $1,000, 06/13/2002, Brown-Waite for Congress; $500, 08/21/2002, Majette for Congress, Inc.; $25,000, 10/04/2002, RNC Republican National State Elections Committee; $2,000, 07/08/ 2003, Bush-Cheney '04 (Primary) Inc.; $25,000, 10/02/2003, Republican National Committee; $25,000, 10/04/2004, Republican National Committee; $4,200, 03/30/2006, Tom Kean for Senate; Lori Jacobs Sobel (Wife of Scott Sobel) (married 6/18/05), none; Jonathan Sobel (Son of Clifford M. Sobel), $2,000, 07/10/2003, Bush-Cheney '04 (Primary); $4,200, 03/03/ 2006, Tom Kean for Senate; Julie Sobel Kaplan (Daughter of Clifford M. Sobel), $2,000, 07/10/2003, Bush-Cheney '04 (Primary); $2,500, 10/21/2004, New Jersey Republican State Committee; 4,200, 03/30/2006, Tom Kean for Senate; Matthew Kaplan (Husband of Julie Sobel Kaplan) (married 7/9/05), none. 4. Parents: Theodore Sobel (Father of Clifford M. Sobel), deceased; Claire Sobel (Mother of Clfford M. Sobel), $2,000, 03/20/2001, Bush-Cheney '04 (Primary) Inc.; Eli Grober (Father-in-Law to Clifford M. Sobel), deceased; Katherine B. Grober (Mother-in-Law to Clifford M. Sobel), deceased. 5. Grandparents: N/A. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Peter Sobel (Brother of Clifford M. Sobel), none; Elizabeth Sobel (Sister-in-Law to Clifford M. Sobel), none. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Wendy Sobel Barr (Sister of Clifford M. Sobel), none; Aaron Barr (Brother-in-Law to Clifford M. Sobel), none. ____ *Robert O. Blake, Jr., of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Republic of Maldives. Nominee: Robert Orris Blake Jr. Post: Sri Lanka. 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: Self: $1,000, 3/8/2002, Sheldon Whitehouse. 1. Spouse: None. 2. Children and Spouses: None. 3. Parents: Sylvia Blake (mother): $2,000, 12/11/2004, Sheldon Whitehouse; $2,100, 3/31/2005, Sheldon Whitehouse; $2,100, 9/ 20/2005, Sheldon Whitehouse; (one of these is for the primary, and the other is in escrow to be used in the general election if he wins the primary; $5,000, 3/29/2004, Environment 2004; $2,000, 10/2/2004, Kerry Edwards Victory. Robert Blake (father); $500, 6/25/2001, Chris Van Hollen; $500, 9/30/2002, Chris Van Hollen; $500, 6/1/2002, Mark Shriver; $500, Oct. 2002, League of Conservation Voters Action Fund. 4. Grandparents: Father's parents Frank Blake and wife Sada Blake are deceased more than four years ago. Mother's parents Sheldon and Mary Whitehouse also are deceased more than four years ago. 5. Brothers and Spouses: No contributions. Names: George and Sylvia Blake. 6. Sisters and Spouses: Lucy Blake (sister); $500, 1/28/ 2002, Taxpayers for Better Government; $1,000, 10/10/2004, DNC Services Corp; $2,000 (for primary), 6/27/2005, Sheldon Whitehouse; $2,000 (for general election), 9/30/2005, Sheldon Whitehouse. Steven Nightingale (brother in law): $5,000, 10/24/2002, Searchlight Leadership Fund; $2,100 (for primary), 9/25/2005, Sheldon Whitehouse; $2,100 (for general election), 9/28/2005, Sheldon Whitehouse. ____ *Thomas C. Foley, of Connecticut, to be Ambassador to Ireland. Nominee: Thomas C. Foley. Post: Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland. 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, $1000, 01/31/02, McConnell Senate Committee; $1000, 09/30/02, Sununu For Senate; $1000, 10/31/02, Thune For Senate; $1000, 11/30/02, Dole 2002 Committee; $1000, 12/ 31/02, Suzanne Terrell For Senate; $1000, 12/31/02, Suzanne Terrell For Senate; $1000, 06/30/03, Inglis For Congress; $1000, 08/31/03, Republican Governors Assoc.; $2000, 08/31/ 03, Bush-Cheney '04, Inc.; $1000, 05/31/04, CT Republicans (Federal Account); $1000, 08/31/04, Christopher Shays for Congress; $1000 8/31/04, Friends of Jack Orchulli; $1000, 08/ 31/04, Nancy Johnson For Congress; $1000, 08/31/04, Simmons For Congress; $2000, 08/31/04, Thune For Senate; $25000, 08/ 31/04, RNC Presidental Trust; $1000, 10/31/04, Go For It Pac; $1000, 04/30/05, CT Republicans (Federal Account); $2000, 05/ 31/05, Simmons For Congress; $750, 05/31/05, CT Republicans (Federal Account); $1000, 06/30/05, Shays For Congress; $1000, 09/ 30/05, New Friends Pac; $500, 09/30/05, Christopher Shays for Congress; $250, 11/30/05, Steele For Maryland Inc; $600, 12/31/05, Shays For Congress; $500, 12/ 31/05, Sam For Senate 06; $2100, 12/31/05, Shays For Congress; $1000, 03/29/06, Steele For Maryland Inc; $4200, 03/29/ [[Page 13108]] 06, Nancy Johnson for Congress; $10000, 03/29/06, CT Republicans Victory 2006 (Federal); $2200, 03/31/06, Simmons For Congress. 2. Spouse: None. 3. Children and Spouses: Thomas C. Foley, Jr. (son), none-- No Children's Spouses. 4. Parents: Gifford P. Foley, none; Catherine C. Foley, deceased. 5. Grandparents: Thomas E. Coleman, deceased; Catherine H. Coleman, deceased; John R. Foley, deceased; Theresa L. Foley, deceased. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Gifford T. Foley, deceased; April Foley (spouse), $1000, 3/27/2002, Sue Kelly for Congress; $2000, 5/5/2003, Sue Kelly for Congress; $250, 7/28/2003, Republican National Committee; $2000, 9/13/2003, Bush-Cheney '04 (Primary) Inc.; $2000, 3/7/2004, Sue Kelly for Congress; $500, 7/23/2004, Hudson Valley Victory Fund; $2000, 9/1/2004, Bush-Cheney '04 Compliance Committee Inc.; $1000, 2/15/2005, Sue Kelly for Congress; $1000, 10/31/2005, Sue Kelly for Congress; $5000, 1/2/2005, 55th Presidential Inaugural; $110, 1/31/2006, Republican National Committee; $500, 3/7/2006, Hudson Valley Victory Fund. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Emily Mutz, deceased; Ellen F. James, none; Catherine H. Foley, none; Laura Foley Coleman, none. Sister's Spouses: Greg Mutz, $1000, 10/25/2002, John Thune for South Dakota; $10,000, 6/30/2003, Illinois Republican Party; $500, 2/26/2004, National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. PAC; $6000, 2/27/2004, McKenna for Senate; $2000, 6/30/2004, John Thune for U.S. Senate; $1000, 10/14/2004, Martinez for Senate; $2000, 10/27/2004, Illinois Republican Party; $400, 1/28/2005, National Multi Housing Council Political Action Committee; $500, 2/15/2005, National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. PAC; $10,000, 3/1/2005, Illinois Republican Party; $300, 8/1/2005, National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc., PAC; $1000, 3/15/2006, Nelson for Senate; Gerald Mack, $250, 6/4/2003, Dean for America. *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. ____________________