SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

EXECUTIVE CALENDAR 

PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF NANCY ERICKSON, 

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

By Michelle Haynes, Executive Clerk

ONE HUNDRED TENTH CONGRESS 

Monday, April 28, 2008

FIRST SESSION {

SECOND SESSION {

Issue No. 242

CONVENED JANUARY 4, 2007

ADJOURNED DECEMBER 31, 2007

CONVENED JANUARY 3, 2008

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9 103-39 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Dec 19, 2007 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations with printed Ex. 

Rept.110-9 and a resolution of 

advice and consent to 

ratification with declarations, 

understandings, and 

conditions. 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR 

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

* 206 73 James R. Kunder, of Virginia, to be Deputy 

Administrator of the United States Agency for 

International Development, vice Frederick W. 

Schieck. 

Jun 27, 2007 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

292 184 Rosa Emilia Rodriguez-Velez, of Puerto Rico, to 

be United States Attorney for the District of 

Puerto Rico for the term of four years, vice 

Humberto S. Garcia, resigned. 

Aug 03, 2007 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report. 

FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION 

* 306 99 Steven T. Walther, of Nevada, to be a Member of 

the Federal Election Commission for a term 

expiring April 30, 2009, vice Scott E. Thomas, 

term expired. 

Sep 26, 2007 Reported by Mrs. 

Feinstein, Committee on Rules 

and Administration, without 

recommendation, and without 

printed report. 

* 307 100 Hans von Spakovsky, of Georgia, to be a Member 

of the Federal Election Commission for a term 

expiring April 30, 2011, vice Bradley A. Smith, 

resigned. 

Sep 26, 2007 Reported by Mrs. 

Feinstein, Committee on Rules 

and Administration, without 

recommendation, and without 

printed report. 

* 308 101 David M. Mason, of Virginia, to be a Member of 

the Federal Election Commission for a term 

expiring April 30, 2009. (Reappointment) 

Sep 26, 2007 Reported by Mrs. 

Feinstein, Committee on Rules 

and Administration, without 

recommendation, and without 

printed report. 

* 309 102 Robert D. Lenhard, of Maryland, to be a Member 

of the Federal Election Commission for a term 

expiring April 30, 2011, vice Danny Lee 

McDonald, term expired. 

Sep 26, 2007 Reported by Mrs. 

Feinstein, Committee on Rules 

and Administration, without 

recommendation, and without 

printed report. 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

375 381 Michael J. Sullivan, of Massachusetts, to be 

Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, 

and Explosives. (New Position) 

Nov 08, 2007 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report. 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 

* 376 245 Ellen C. Williams, of Kentucky, to be a Governor 

of the United States Postal Service for a term 

expiring December 8, 2014. (Reappointment) 

Nov 14, 2007 Reported by Mr. 

Lieberman, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, without 

printed report. 

CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD 

INVESTIGATION BOARD 

* 403 722 Charles Russell Horner Shearer, of Delaware, to 

be a Member of the Chemical Safety and 

Hazard Investigation Board for a term of five 

years, vice Carolyn W. Merritt, term expiring. 

Dec 06, 2007 Reported by Mrs. 

Boxer, Committee on 

Environment and Public 

Works, without printed report. 

TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY 

* 405 724 William H. Graves, of Tennessee, to be a Member 

of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee 

Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 

2012. (Reappointment) 

Dec 06, 2007 Reported by Mrs. 

Boxer, Committee on 

Environment and Public 

Works, without printed report. 

* 406 725 Susan Richardson Williams, of Tennessee, to be a 

Member of the Board of Directors of the 

Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring 

May 18, 2012. (Reappointment) 

Dec 06, 2007 Reported by Mrs. 

Boxer, Committee on 

Environment and Public 

Works, without printed report. 

REFORM BOARD (AMTRAK) 

* 432 1047 Denver Stutler, Jr., of Florida, to be a Member of 

the Reform Board (Amtrak) for a term of five 

years, vice David McQueen Laney, term 

expiring. 

Dec 18, 2007 Reported by Mr. 

Inouye, Committee on 

Commerce, Science, and 

Transportation, without 

printed report. 

BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS 

* 453 71 Mark McKinnon, of Texas, to be a Member of the 

Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term 

expiring August 13, 2009, vice Fayza Veronique 

Boulad Rodman, to which position he was 

appointed during the last recess of the Senate. 

Feb 13, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 454 990 Joaquin F. Blaya, of Florida, to be a Member of 

the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term 

expiring August 13, 2008. (Reappointment) 

Feb 13, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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* 455 991 Joaquin F. Blaya, of Florida, to be a Member of 

the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term 

expiring August 13, 2011. (Reappointment) 

Feb 13, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 456 992 Edward E. Kaufman, of Delaware, to be a 

Member of the Broadcasting Board of 

Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2009. 

(Reappointment) 

Feb 13, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 457 993 Susan M. McCue, of Virginia, to be a Member of 

the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term 

expiring August 13, 2010, vice Norman J. 

Pattiz, term expired. 

Feb 13, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 458 994 Dennis M. Mulhaupt, of California, to be a 

Member of the Broadcasting Board of 

Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2008, 

vice Blanquita Walsh Cullum, term expired. 

Feb 13, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 459 996 Steven J. Simmons, of Connecticut, to be a 

Member of the Broadcasting Board of 

Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2009. 

(Reappointment) 

Feb 13, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

* 462 1133 James K. Glassman, of Connecticut, to be Under 

Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy with 

the rank of Ambassador, vice Karen P. Hughes. 

Feb 13, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

* 472 1177 J. Gregory Copeland, of Texas, to be General 

Counsel of the Department of Energy, vice 

David R. Hill. 

Mar 05, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Bingaman, Committee on 

Energy and Natural Resources, 

without printed report. 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

474 1139 Gregory G. Katsas, of Massachusetts, to be an 

Assistant Attorney General, vice Peter D. 

Keisler, resigned. 

Mar 06, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report. 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

* 508 112 William Raymond Steiger, of Wisconsin, to be 

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary 

of the United States of America to the Republic 

of Mozambique. 

Mar 13, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

* 510 977 Simon Charles Gros, of New Jersey, to be an 

Assistant Secretary of Transportation, vice 

Roger Shane Karr, resigned. 

Mar 13, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Inouye, Committee on 

Commerce, Science, and 

Transportation, without 

printed report. 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

516 1072 Rebecca A. Gregory, of Texas, to be United States 

Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas for 

the term of four years, vice Matthew D. Orwig, 

resigned. 

Apr 03, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report. 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 

* 517 1154 Harvey E. Johnson, Jr., of Virginia, to be Deputy 

Administrator, Federal Emergency 

Management Agency, Department of Homeland 

Security. (New Position) 

Apr 10, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Lieberman, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, without 

printed report. 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

* 518 728 Mark Kimmitt, of Virginia, to be an Assistant 

Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs), 

vice John Hillen, resigned. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 519 1040 Patricia M. Haslach, of Oregon, a Career Member 

of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of MinisterCounselor, for the rank of Ambassador during 

her tenure of service as United States Senior 

Coordinator for the Asia-Pacific Economic 

Cooperation (APEC) Forum. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 520 1180 Joxel Garcia, of Connecticut, to be Representative 

of the United States on the Executive Board of 

the World Health Organization, vice James O. 

Mason. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION, 

UNITED STATES AND CANADA 

* 521 1334 Samuel W. Speck, of Ohio, to be a Commissioner 

on the part of the United States on the 

International Joint Commission, United States 

and Canada, vice Dennis L. Schornack. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

* 522 1345 Scot A. Marciel, of California, for the rank of 

Ambassador during his tenure of service as 

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East 

Asian and Association of Southeast Asian 

Nations (ASEAN) Affairs. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 523 1132 Yousif Boutrous Ghafari, of Michigan, to be 

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary 

of the United States of America to the Republic 

of Slovenia. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 524 1179 Kurt Douglas Volker, of Pennsylvania, a Career 

Foreign Service Officer of Class One, to be 

United States Permanent Representative on 

the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty 

Organization, with the rank and status of 

Ambassador Extraordinary and 

Plenipotentiary. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 525 1199 D. Kathleen Stephens, of Montana, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of 

Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Korea. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 526 1272 Robert J. Callahan, of Virginia, a Career Member 

of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of MinisterCounselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary 

and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Republic of Nicaragua. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 527 1273 Heather M. Hodges, of Ohio, a Career Member of 

the Senior Foreign Service, Class of MinisterCounselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary 

and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Republic of Ecuador. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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* 528 1274 Barbara J. Stephenson, of Florida, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of 

Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Panama. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 529 1275 William Edward Todd, of Virginia, a Career 

Member of the Senior Executive Service, to be 

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary 

of the United States of America to Brunei 

Darussalam. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 530 1277 Hugo Llorens, of Florida, a Career Member of the 

Senior Foreign Service, Class of MinisterCounselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary 

and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Republic of Honduras. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 531 1347 Nancy E. McEldowney, of Florida, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of 

Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Bulgaria. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 532 1348 Stephen George McFarland, of Texas, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of 

Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Guatemala. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 533 1362 Peter E. Cianchette, of Maine, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Costa Rica. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 534 1445 Frank Charles Urbancic, Jr., of Indiana, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of 

Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Cyprus. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 

* 535 1482 Barbara McConnell Barrett, of Arizona, to be 

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary 

of the United States of America to the Republic 

of Finland. 

Apr 22, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Biden, Committee on Foreign 

Relations, without printed 

report. 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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 [NEW REPORTS] 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 

SERVICES 

* 536 1167 Robert G. McSwain, of Maryland, to be Director 

of the Indian Health Service, Department of 

Health and Human Services, for the term of 

four years, vice Charles W. Grim, resigned. 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Dorgan, Committee on Indian 

Affairs, without printed report. 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

537 1075 Michael G. McGinn, of Minnesota, to be United 

States Marshal for the District of Minnesota for 

the term of four years, vice Allen Garber, 

retired. 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report. 

538 1306 Ralph E. Martinez, of Florida, to be a Member of 

the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of 

the United States for a term expiring 

September 30, 2010, vice Laramie Faith 

McNamara. 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report. 

THE JUDICIARY 

539 1065 Mark S. Davis, of Virginia, to be United States 

District Judge for the Eastern District of 

Virginia, vice T. S. Ellis, III, retired. 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report. 

540 1066 David Gregory Kays, of Missouri, to be United 

States District Judge for the Western District of 

Missouri, vice Dean Whipple, retired. 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report. 

541 1116 Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr., of Missouri, to be 

United States District Judge for the Eastern 

District of Missouri, vice Donald J. Stohr, 

retired. 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report. 

AIR FORCE 

542 1141 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Brigadier General 

 Col. Bruce A. Litchfield 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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543 1486 The following named officers for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Major General 

 Brigadier General C. D. Alston 

 Brigadier General Brooks L. Bash 

 Brigadier General Michael J. Basla 

 Brigadier General Paul F. Capasso 

 Brigadier General Floyd L. Carpenter 

 Brigadier General David J. Eichhorn 

 Brigadier General Gregory A. Feest 

 Brigadier General Burton M. Field 

 Brigadier General Randal D. Fullhart 

 Brigadier General Bradley A. Heithold 

 Brigadier General Ralph J. Jodice, II 

 Brigadier General Duane A. Jones 

 Brigadier General Frank J. Kisner 

 Brigadier General Jay H. Lindell 

 Brigadier General Darren W. McDew 

 Brigadier General Christopher D. Miller 

 Brigadier General Harold W. Moulton, II 

 Brigadier General Stephen P. Mueller 

 Brigadier General Ellen M. Pawlikowski 

 Brigadier General Paul G. Schafer 

 Brigadier General Stephen D. Schmidt 

 Brigadier General Michael A. Snodgrass 

 Brigadier General Mark S. Solo 

544 1564 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: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Lieutenant General 

 Maj. Gen. Dana T. Atkins 

ARMY 

545 1283 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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to be Major General 

 Brig. Gen. Scott G. West 

546 1336 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade indicated 

while assigned to a position of importance and 

responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 

601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be General 

 Lt. Gen. Walter L. Sharp 

547 1367 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade indicated 

while assigned to a position of importance and 

responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 

601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Lieutenant General 

 Lt. Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody 

548 1193 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade indicated 

while assigned to a position of importance and 

responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 

601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be General 

 Gen. David D. McKiernan 

549 1431 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Major General 

 Brig. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr. 

550 1460 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade indicated 

while assigned to a position of importance and 

responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 

601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Lieutenant General 

 Maj. Gen. Mitchell H. Stevenson 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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551 1566 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade indicated 

while assigned to a position of importance and 

responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 

601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Lieutenant General 

 Maj. Gen. Frank G. Helmick 

MARINE CORPS 

552 1206-1 The following named officers for appointment in 

the United States Marine Corps to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Major General 

 Brigadier General Randolph D. Alles 

 Brigadier General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. 

 Brigadier General Anthony L. Jackson 

 Brigadier General Paul E. Lefebvre 

 Brigadier General Richard P. Mills 

 Brigadier General Robert E. Milstead, Jr. 

 Brigadier General Martin Post 

 Brigadier General Michael R. Regner 

553 1284 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Marine Corps Reserve to the 

grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Major General 

 Brig. Gen. Darrell L. Moore 

554 1309 The following named officer for appointment to 

the grade of lieutenant general in the United 

States Marine Corps while assigned to a 

position of importance and responsibility under 

title 10, U.S.C., section 601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Lieutenant General 

 Lt. Gen. Keith J. Stalder 

555 1337 The following named officers for appointment in 

the United States Marine Corps Reserve to the 

grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 

12203: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Brigadier General 

 Col. James M. Lariviere 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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 Col. Kenneth J. Lee 

556 1353 The following named officer for appointment in 

the grade of lieutenant general in the United 

States Marine Corps while assigned to a 

position of importance and responsibility under 

title 10, U.S.C., section 601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Lieutenant General 

 Brig. Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. 

557 1487 The following named officer for appointment to 

the grade of lieutenant general in the United 

States Marine Corps while assigned to a 

position of importance and responsibility under 

title 10, U.S.C., section 601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Lieutenant General 

 Maj. Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr. 

558 1488 The following named officer for appointment to 

the grade of lieutenant general in the United 

States Marine Corps while assigned to a 

position of importance and responsibility under 

title 10, U.S.C., section 601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Lieutenant General 

 Maj. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik 

559 1489 The following named officer for appointment to 

the grade of lieutenant general in the United 

States Marine Corps while assigned to a 

position of importance and responsibility under 

title 10, U.S.C., section 601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Lieutenant General 

 Lt. Gen. Richard F. Natonski 

560 1490 The following named officer for appointment to 

the grade of lieutenant general in the United 

States Marine Corps while assigned to a 

position of importance and responsibility under 

title 10, U.S.C., section 601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Lieutenant General 

 Maj. Gen. Duane D. Thiessen 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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NAVY 

561 1288 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade indicated 

while assigned to a position of importance and 

responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 

601: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Vice Admiral 

 Rear Adm. John M. Bird 

562 1340 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Rear Admiral 

 Rear Adm. (lh) Victor C. See, Jr. 

563 1517-1 The following named officers for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Rear Admiral (Lower Half) 

 Captain Douglass T. Biesel 

 Captain Barry L. Bruner 

 Captain Jerry K. Burroughs 

 Captain James D. Cloyd 

 Captain Thomas A. Cropper 

 Captain Dennis E. Fitzpatrick 

 Captain Michael T. Franken 

 Captain Bradley R. Gehrke 

 Captain Robert P. Girrier 

 Captain Paul A. Grosklags 

 Captain Sinclair M. Harris 

 Captain Margaret D. Klein 

 Captain Patrick J. Lorge 

 Captain Brain L. Losey 

 Captain Michael E. McLaughlin 

 Captain William F. Moran 

 Captain Samuel Perez, Jr. 

 Captain James J. Shannon 

 Captain Clifford S. Sharpe 

 Captain Troy M. Shoemaker 

 Captain Dixon R. Smith 

 Captain Robert L. Thomas, Jr. 
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate 

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 Captain Douglas J. Venlet 

564 1550 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., sections 5133 and 5138: 

Apr 24, 2008 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report. 

to be Rear Admiral 

 Rear Adm. (lh) Carol I. Turner 
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S DESK

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AIR FORCE 

PN1382 AIR FORCE nominations (2230) beginning DAVID M. ABEL, and ending MICHAEL M. ZWALVE, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of February 26, 

2008. 

PN1466 AIR FORCE nominations (19) beginning SUSAN S. BAKER, and ending JON C. WELCH, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 11, 2008. 

PN1467 AIR FORCE nominations (65) beginning DAVID A. BARGATZE, and ending AARON E. 

WOODWARD, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 

March 11, 2008. 

PN1469 AIR FORCE nominations (34) beginning MARK E. ALLEN, and ending CHARLES E. WIEDIE JR., 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 11, 2008. 

PN1470 AIR FORCE nominations (18) beginning KERRY M. ABBOTT, and ending WILLIAM F. ZIEGLER 

III, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 11, 

2008. 

PN1471 AIR FORCE nominations (23) beginning RICHARD T. BROYER, and ending BRIAN K. WYRICK, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 11, 2008. 

PN1472 AIR FORCE nominations (1019) beginning JOHN T. AALBORG JR., and ending MICHAEL A. 

ZROSTLIK, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 

March 11, 2008. 

PN1526 AIR FORCE nominations (118) beginning DAVID L. BABCOCK, and ending WAYNE A. ZIMMET, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 31, 2008. 

PN1551 AIR FORCE nomination of Howard P. Blount III, which was received by the Senate and appeared 

in the Congressional Record of April 7, 2008. 

PN1552 AIR FORCE nomination of Errill C. Avecilla, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 7, 2008. 

PN1553 AIR FORCE nomination of Mark Y. Liu, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 7, 2008. 

PN1554 AIR FORCE nominations (2) beginning BRYCE G. WHISLER, and ending TIMOTHY M. FRENCH, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 7, 2008. 

PN1555 AIR FORCE nominations (3) beginning PHIET T. BUI, and ending MICHAEL J. MORRIS, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 7, 2008. 

ARMY 

PN1473 ARMY nominations (174) beginning MARIO AGUIRRE III, and ending SCOTT B. ZIMA, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 11, 2008. 

PN1474 ARMY nominations (187) beginning BARRY L. ADAMS, and ending TIMOTHY M. ZEGERS, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 11, 2008. 

PN1475 ARMY nominations (45) beginning KEVIN S. ANDERSON, and ending RUFUS WOODS III, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 11, 2008. 
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S DESK

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PN1476 ARMY nominations (61) beginning ROBERT B. ALLMAN III, and ending RICHARD F. 

WINCHESTER, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 

March 11, 2008. 

PN1527 ARMY nomination of Barry L. Shoop, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of March 31, 2008. 

PN1528 ARMY nomination of Brian J. Chapuran, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of March 31, 2008. 

PN1529 ARMY nomination of Gregory T. Reppas, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of March 31, 2008. 

PN1530 ARMY nomination of Vanessa M. Meyer, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of March 31, 2008. 

PN1531 ARMY nominations (2) beginning THOMAS E. DURHAM, and ending DANIEL P. MASSEY, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 31, 2008. 

PN1532 ARMY nominations (3) beginning CHARLES L. GARBARINO, and ending JUAN GARRASTEGUI, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 31, 2008. 

PN1533 ARMY nominations (2) beginning MILTON M. ONG, and ending MATTHEW S. MOWER, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 31, 2008. 

PN1534 ARMY nomination of Craig A. Myatt, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of March 31, 2008. 

PN1556 ARMY nomination of John C. Kolb, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 7, 2008. 

PN1568 ARMY nomination of Kenneth D. Smith, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 15, 2008. 

PN1569 ARMY nomination of John M. Hoppmann, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 15, 2008. 

PN1570 ARMY nominations (38) beginning AMY M. BAJUS, and ending ROBERT P. VASQUEZ, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 15, 2008. 

COAST GUARD 

PN1561 COAST GUARD nomination of Trevor M. Hare, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of April 15, 2008. 

PN1562 COAST GUARD nomination of Susan M. Maitre, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of April 15, 2008. 

FOREIGN SERVICE 

PN1452 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations (138) beginning Andrew Townsend Wiener, and ending Troy A. 

Lindquist, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 

March 5, 2008. 

MARINE CORPS 

PN1571 MARINE CORPS nominations (3) beginning DAVID G. MCCULLOH, and ending PAUL W. VOSS, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 15, 2008. 
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S DESK

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NAVY 

PN1251 NAVY nomination of Thomas M. Cashman, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of January 23, 2008. 

PN1302 NAVY nomination of Kelly R. Middleton, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of February 5, 2008. 

PN1477 NAVY nomination of Theresa A. Fraser, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of March 11, 2008. 

PN1478-1 NAVY nominations (23) beginning LEE R. RAS, and ending ELIZABETH M. SOLZE, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 11, 2008. 

PN1535 NAVY nomination of Aaron J. Beattie IV, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of March 31, 2008. 

PN1536 NAVY nominations (3) beginning KRISTIAN E. LEWIS, and ending LUTHER P. MARTIN, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 31, 2008. 

PN1587 NAVY nominations (3) beginning SAMUEL G. ESPIRITU, and ending PAUL G. SCANLAN, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 15, 2008. 

PN1588 NAVY nominations (31) beginning TERRY L. BUCKMAN, and ending THOMAS M. WILLIAMS, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 15, 2008. 
NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBJECT TO PROCEEDING

CALENDAR 

NO.

MESSAGE

NO.

SUBJECT DATE AND SENATOR

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 When following the objection to a unanimous consent to proceeding to, and, or passage of, a measure or matter on their behalf, a 

Senator has notified the appropriate leader, or their designee, in writing and submits such objection for inclusion in the 

Congressional Record and the Senate Executive Calendar, it shall be placed in the section of the Executive Calendar entitled “Notice 

of Intent to Object to Proceeding”. (Sec. 512, P.L. 110-81)