For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 28, 2002

Nominations
Nominations Sent to the Senate

Rene Acosta, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the remainder of the term expiring August 27, 2003, vice William B. Cowen, who was appointed to this position during the recess of the Senate from December 20, 2001, to January 23, 2002.

Christopher C. Conner, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, vice Sylvia H. Rambo, retired.

John E. Jones, III, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, vice James F. McClure, Jr., retired.

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