For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 15, 2003

Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:

Robert B. Charles, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs), vice R. Rand Beers, resigned.

Kristin J. Forbes, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers, vice Randall S. Kroszner, resigned.

Thomasina V. Rogers, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission for a term expiring April 27, 2009. (Reappointment)

Harvey S. Rosen, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers, vice Mark B. McClellan.

WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE:

William Preston Graves, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation for the remainder of the term expiring December 10, 2005, vice Mel Carnahan, which was sent to the Senate on January 9, 2003.

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