[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2] [Senate] [Pages 1829-1830] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES The following executive reports of committees were submitted: By Mr. INHOFE for the Committee on Environment and Public Works. *Terrence L. Bracy, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation for a term expiring October 6, 2010. *Dennis Bottorff, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2011. *Robert M. Duncan, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2011. *William B. Sansom, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2009. *Susan Richardson Williams, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2007. *Donald R. DePriest, of Mississippi, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2009. *Howard A. Thrailkill, of Alabama, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for the term prescribed by law. By Mr. LUGAR for the Committee on Foreign Relations. *Bernadette Mary Allen, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Niger. Nominee: Bernadette M. Allen. Post: Montreal. Nominated: Niamey. 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. Bernadette M. Allen: $100, 2004, National Democratic Committee. 2. Never married: N/A. 3. No children: N/A. Raymond E. Allen, Jr., none; Lucille C. Johnson (deceased), (None). 5. Raymond E. Allen, Sr. (deceased), (none); Evangeline Allen (deceased), (none); Mary G. Clark (deceased), (none); William Clark (deceased), (none). 6. Adrian T. Allen (brother), none; Cheryl S. Allen (in- law), none. 7. Marnita L. Allen (sister), none. ____ *Janice L. Jacobs, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. Nominee: Janice L. Jacobs. Post: Dakar, Senegal. 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: Kenneth B. Friedman, none. 3. Children and Spouses: Eric A. Fichte, son, single, none; Kurt M. Fichte, son, single, none. 4. Parents: Robert Jacobs, father (deceased 1995), and Oma Lee Jacobs, mother (following amounts contributed in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004), $100, National Republican Party; $80, National Republican Women's Group. Total each year $180. Total 2000-2004-$900. 5. Grandparents: Clarence Jacobs, paternal grandfather (deceased 1963); Zylphia May Porter, paternal grandmother (deceased 1965); William Delmus Corgan, maternal grandfather (deceased 1932); Carrie Corgan Holt, maternal grandmother (deceased 1987). 6. Brothers and Spouses: Robert Jacobs, brother (deceased 2004), Virginia Lowe, sister-in-law, Lawrence J. Jacobs, brother, none; Sandra Pittman Jacobs, sister-in-law, none. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Linda Jacobs Wineberg, sister, $75.00 one-time contribution sometime in 2004 Kerry campaign; Paul Wineberg, brother-in-law, none. ____ *Steven Alan Browning, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Uganda. Nominee: Steven Alan Browning. Post: Uganda. 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: Son: Jefferson Andrew Dolan, Spouse: Kristin Thielen Dolan, Daughter: Stephanie Jayne Marie Dolan, Spouse: Tay Voye, none. 4. Parents: Cheaney Harris Browning (deceased), and Rosemary Miller Browning, none. 5. Grandparents: (all deceased), none. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Brother: Rickey Van Browning, Spouse: Barbara Sterling Browning, none. 7. Sisters and Spouses: (no sister). ____ *Patricia Newton Moller, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Burundi. Nominee: Patricia Newton Moller. Post: U.S. Embassy Bujumbura, Burundi. 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: Patricia Newton Moller, None. 2. Spouse: Gilbert Joseph Sperling, None. 3. Children and Spouses: Renee Emiko Sperling (stepdaughter), none, Jeff Durkin (spouse of Renee), none, Christopher Estvan Sperling (stepson), none, Stephanie Taleff (spouse of Christopher), none, Gilbert Hanspeter Sperling (stepson), none, Noriyo Komachi (spouse of Gilbert), none. 4. Parents: James Wilson Newton, none, Thelma Bell Newton, none. 5. Grandparents: Katie Irvin Bell (deceased), none, William Hester Bell (deceased), none, Charles Henry Newton (deceased), none, Willie Elnora Blackman Newton (deceased), none. 6. Brothers and Spouses: n/a. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Nancy Newton-Waldeck, none, Michael Waldeck (spouse of Nancy), none. ____ *Jeanine E. Jackson, of Wyoming, to be Ambassador to Burkina Faso. Nominee: Jeanine Elizabeth Jackson. Post: Ambassador, Burkina Faso. 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: (deceased) 5. Grandparents: (deceased) 6. Brothers and Spouses: none. 7. Sisters and Spouses: none. ____ *Kristie A. Kenney, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines. Nominee: Kristie A. Kenney. Post: Chief of Mission, Manila. 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: William R. Brownfield, none. 3. Children and Spouses: We have no children. 4. Parents: Jeremiah J. Kenney, Jr. (deceased), 05/08/2005 (no contributions prior to death); Elizabeth J. Kenney, no contributions. 5. Grandparents: Jeremiah J. Kenney (deceased), 1972; Selma J. Kenney (deceased), 1985; George Cornish (deceased), 1945; and Irma Cornish (deceased), 1972. 6. Brothers and Spouses: John J. Kenney (divorced), no contributions. 7. Sisters and Spouses: n/a. ____ *Robert Weisberg, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Congo. Nominee: Robert Weisberg. Post: Brazzaville. 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: Cyrus Weisberg, none. 4. Parents: Maurice Weisberg, none; Annette Weisberg (deceased). 5. Grandparents: Edward Weisberg (deceased;) Rebecca Weisberg (deceased); Arthur Koerner (deceased); and Elizabeth Koerner (deceased). 6. Brothers and Spouses: No brothers. 7. Sisters and Spouses: No sisters. ____ *Janet Ann Sanderson, of Arizona, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti. Nominee: Janet Ann Sanderson. Post: Ambassador to 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, and Donee: 1. Self: None. [[Page 1830]] 2. Spouse: n/a. 3. Children and Spouses: n/a. 4. Parents: John M. Sanderson, None; Patricia M. Sanderson, (deceased). 5. Grandparents: Emil and Marjorie Budde (deceased); Gail and John Sanderson (deceased). 6. Brothers and Spouses: Michael Sanderson and Michelle McMahon, None. 7. Sisters and Spouses: n/a. ____ *James D. McGee, of Florida, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Union of Comoros. Nominee: James David McGee. Post: Union of Comoros. 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: n/a. 4. Parents: Ruby Mae McGee, none; and Jewel L. McGee (deceased), n/a. 5.Grandparents: James West Senior (deceased), n/a; Malvena West (deceased), n/a; David McGee (deceased), n/a; and Mary McGee (deceased), n/a. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Ronald N. McGee, none; Kathy McGee, none. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Mary Ann Dillahunty, none; Tyrone Dillahunty, none. ____ *Gary A. Grappo, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman. Nominee: Gary A. Grappo. Post: Muscat, Oman. 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: Michelle (21), Alexander (19) & Kristina (17) Grappo; none. 4. Parents: Anthony and Viola Grappo, none. 5. Grandparents: Severio & Maria Marchese, and Alexander & Louise Grappo (deceased); none. 6. Brothers and Spouses: Anthony P. & Deb Grappo; $2,000, 12/2001, Outback Steakhouse PAC; $4,995, 11/2002, Outback Steakhouse PAC; $5,000, 12/2003, Outback Steakhouse PAC; and $5,000, 12/2004, Outback Steakhouse PAC. 7. Sisters and Spouses: none. ____ *Patricia A. Butenis, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Nominee: Patricia A. Butenis. 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: Hafia Butenis, none; Charles P. Butenis (deceased). 5. Grandparents: Alexander Michalezka (deceased); Anastasia Michalezka (deceased); Casimir Butenis (deceased); Petronella Leszinski (deceased). 6. Brothers and Spouses: n/a. 7. Sisters and Spouses: Linda Butenis Vorsa, none; Nicholi Vorsa, none; Donna Butenis Mulraney, none; Andrew Mulraney, none. ____ *Donald T. Bliss, of Maryland, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Representative of the United States of America on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization. *Claudia A. McMurray, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. *Bradford R. Higgins, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Resource Management). *Bradford R. Higgins, of Connecticut, to be Chief Financial Officer, Department of State. *Jackie Wolcott Sanders, of Virginia, to be Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. *Jackie Wolcott Sanders, of Virginia, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations during her tenure of service as Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations. *Michael W. Michalak, of Michigan, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as United States Senior Official to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum. *Ben S. Bernanke, of New Jersey, to be United States Alternate Governor of the International Monetary Fund for a term of five years. Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, for the Committee on Foreign Relations I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations 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 Anne Elizabeth Linnee and ending with Kathleen Anne Yu, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 13, 2005. Foreign Service nominations beginning with Lisa M. Anderson and ending with Gregory C. Yemm, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on December 14, 2005. *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. (Nominations without an asterisk were reported with the recommendation that they be confirmed.) ____________________