Dalton, Jr. be confirmed and the Senate proceed to vote without any intervening action or debate on the nomination of Kevin Hunter Sharp; that 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 the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions and the Senate resume legislative session. EXECUTIVE SESSION NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED On request by Mr. Reid and by unanimous consent, it was Ordered, That the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations on the Executive Calendar: OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL Carolyn N. Lerner, of Maryland, to be Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel, for the term of five years. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Kelvin K. Droegemeier, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the National Science Board, National Science Foundation for a term expiring May 10, 2016. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Kathryn D. Sullivan, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce. MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION Frances M.D. Gulland, of California, to be a Member of the Marine Mammal Commission for a term expiring May 13, 2012. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ann D. Begeman, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2015. FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Mario Cordero, of California, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, 2014. Rebecca F. Dye, of North Carolina, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Peter Bruce Lyons, of New Mexico, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Nuclear Energy). DEPARTMENT OF STATE Nils Maarten Parin Daulaire, of Virginia, to be Representative of the United States on the Executive Board of the World Health Organization. Joseph M. Torsella, of Pennsylvania, to be Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations for U.N. Management and Reform, with the rank of Ambassador. Joseph M. Torsella, of Pennsylvania, to be Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, during his tenure of service as Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations for U.N. Management and Reform. Kurt Walter Tong, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as United States Senior Official for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum. Suzan D. Johnson Cook, of New York, to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom. Robert Patterson, of New York, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Turkmenistan. Jonathan Scott Gration, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kenya. Michelle D. Gavin, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Botswana. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Rafael Borras, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Katharine G. Abraham, of Iowa, to be a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers. Carl Shapiro, of California, to be a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers. IN THE ARMY 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: To be general Lt. Gen. Robert W. Cone 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: Maj. Gen. David S. Fadok To be lieutenant general IN THE ARMY 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: Lt. Gen. David M. Rodriguez To be general The following named officers for appointment in the United States Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 624 and 3064: Colonel Norvell V. Coots To be brigadier general IN THE AIR FORCE Air Force nominations beginning with Travis R. Adams and ending with Ilaina M. Wingler. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 30, 2011, for complete list.) Air Force nominations beginning with Frederick C. Aban and ending with Catherine L. Wynn. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 30, 2011, for complete list.) Air Force nominations beginning with Allan K. Doan and ending with Andrew L. Wright. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 31, 2011, for complete list.) Air Force nominations beginning with Budi R. Bahureksa and ending with Muhammad A. Sheikh. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 31, 2011, for complete list.) IN THE ARMY Army nomination of Michael K. Pyle, to be Colonel. Army nominations beginning with John H. Barkemeyer and ending with D010566. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 16, 2011, for complete list.) Army nominations beginning with Michael G. Pond and ending with William M. Stephens. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 30, 2011, for complete list.) Army nomination of Juan J. Derojas, to be Colonel. Army nominations beginning with James J. Houlihan and ending with Jason S. Kim. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 31, 2011, for complete list.) Army nominations beginning with Joshua P. Stauffer and ending with Bridget C. Wolfe. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 31, 2011, for complete list.) Army nominations beginning with Edwin Robins and ending with Jeffrey M. Tiede. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 31, 2011, for complete list.) Army nominations beginning with Richard J. Schoonmaker and ending with Edward W. Lumpkins. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 31, 2011, for complete list.) Army nominations beginning with John H. Bordes and ending with Edna J. Smith. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 31, 2011, for complete list.) Army nominations beginning with Richard R. Jordan and ending with April B. Turner. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 31, 2011, for complete list.) Army nominations beginning with Carlson A. Bradley and ending with Sylvester E. Waller. (See Executive Journal proceedings of April 8, 2011, for complete list.) IN THE MARINE CORPS Marine Corps nominations beginning with Peter G. Bailiff and ending with Timothy D. Sechrest. (See Executive Journal proceedings of February 2, 2011, for complete list.) Marine Corps nominations beginning with Joe H. Adkins, Jr. and ending with James B. Zientek. (See Executive Journal proceedings of February 16, 2011, for complete list.) IN THE NAVY Navy nomination of Medrina B. Gilliam, to be Lieutenant Commander. Navy nomination of David S. Plurad, to be Captain. Navy nominations beginning with James P. Kitzmiller and ending with Jonathan D. Szczesny. (See Executive Journal proceedings of March 31, 2011, for complete list.) On further request by Mr. Reid and by unanimous consent, it was Ordered, That the nominations be considered and confirmed en bloc; that the motion to reconsider en bloc be considered made and laid on the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions and that the Senate return to legislative session. MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011 MESSAGES REFERRED As in executive session, The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following messages from the President of the United States, transmitting nominations, which were referred as indicated: To the Senate of the United States: I nominate THE WHITE HOUSE, May 2, 2011. PERMANENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS OF THE COAST GUARD COMMISSIONED TEACHING STAFF FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 188: THE WHITE HOUSE, May 2, 2011. To the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. To the Senate of the United States: The following named officer for appointment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be rear admiral (lower half) Capt. John G. King BARACK OBAMA To the Committee on Armed Services. THE WHITE HOUSE, May 2, 2011. To the Senate of the United States: I nominate The following named officer for appointment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: The following named officer for appointment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be rear admiral (lower half) Capt. Raquel C. Bono BARACK OBAMA To the Committee on Armed Services. THE WHITE HOUSE, May 2, 2011. To the Senate of the United States: THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(a): The following named individual for appointment to the grade indicated in the Regular Air Force under title 10, U.S.C., section 531(a): To be major Paul L. Dandrea BARACK OBAMA To the Committee on Armed Services. THE WHITE HOUSE, May 2, 2011. To the Senate of the United States: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES REGULAR ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: KEITH W. ALFEIRI GARY S. BLOUNT WADE P. DAKIN WAYNE A. FOGEL KURT A. HENSE To be major CHARLES J. KARELS MICHAEL V. KINCAID AMANDA L. MACWHIRTHER ALAN R. MANZO ALEXANDER J. MUSEL RICHARD A. PRIER |