Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 1000, the nomination of RADM Sandra L. Stosz to serve as Director of the Coast Guard Reserve; that the nomination be confirmed and the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table; that upon confirmation, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, any statements relating to the nomination be printed in the Record, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nomination considered and confirmed is as follows: coast guard The following named officer for appointment to serve as the Director of the Coast Guard Reserve pursuant to Title 14, U.S.C., section 53 in the grade indicated: To be rear admiral lower half Rear Adm. (lh) Sandra L. Stosz ____________________
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