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On the recordSeptember 17, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 336 and 337; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to any of the nominations; that any related statements be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, 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: Department of Defense Jon T. Rymer, of Tennessee, to be Inspector General, Department of Defense. Department of State Steve A. Linick, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of State. ____________________
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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Sep 17, 2013

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