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On the recordSeptember 23, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations--I stated the request earlier. I would re-engage in that and ask unanimous consent that be the case. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows: federal election commission Ann Miller Ravel, of California, to be a Member of the Federal Election Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2017. Lee E. Goodman, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Election Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2015. department of state Evan Ryan, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs). broadcasting board of governors Kenneth R. Weinstein, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2014. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Sep 23, 2013

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