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On the recordJune 29, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to consider Calendar Nos. 726, 764, 765, 766, 767, 768, 769, 770, 771, 772, 773, 774, 775, 776, 778, 819, 820, 821, 822, 823, and 824; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that there be 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; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows: Nominations IN THE AIR FORCE The following named officer for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be general Lt. Gen. Herbert J. Carlisle NATIONAL BOARD FOR EDUCATION SCIENCES Larry V. Hedges, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring November 28, 2015. Susanna Loeb, of California, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring March 15, 2016. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY Kamilah Oni Martin-Proctor, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 2014. Sara A.…
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jun 29, 2012

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