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On the recordDecember 20, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that the Commerce Committee be discharged from further consideration of PN 877 and 878; that the nominations be confirmed; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to the nomination; that any related statements be printed in the Record; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows: In the U.S. Coast Guard The following named officer for appointment in the United States Coast Guard Reserve to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203a: To be rear admiral (lower half) Capt. Francis S. Pelkowski, 9110 The following named officers for appointment in the United States Coast Guard to the grade indicated under title 14, U.S.C. section 271(e): To be rear admiral (lh) Capt. Meridith L. Austin, 2762 Capt. Peter W. Gautier, 7093 Capt. Michael J. Haycock, 0599 Capt. James M. Heinz, 3785 Capt. Kevin E. Lunday, 2704 Capt. Todd A. Sokalzuk, 8840 Capt. Paul F. Thomas, 4877 ____________________
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Dec 20, 2013

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