For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 3, 2003

Nominations Sent to the Senate

Paul S. DeGregorio, of Missouri, to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission for a term of two years. (New Position)

Gracia M. Hillman, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission for a term of two years. (New Position)

Michele M. Leonhart, of California, to be Deputy Administrator of Drug Enforcement, vice John B. Brown, III, resigned.

Raymundo Martinez, III, of Texas, to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission for a term of four years. (New Position)

Edward B. O'Donnell, Jr., of Tennessee, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, for the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues.

Jeffrey A. Rosen, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, vice Kirk Van Tine.

Deforest B. Soaries, Jr., of New Jersey, to be a Member of the Election Assistance Commission for a term of four years. (New Position)

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