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unusual facts about Senate confirmation



G. Kim Wincup

In 1989, President of the United States George H. W. Bush nominated Wincup to be Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) and, after Senate confirmation, Wincup held that office from 1989 to 1992.

Jerome W. Van Gorkom

In September 1982, President of the United States Ronald Reagan nominated Van Gorkom as Under Secretary of State for Management and, after Senate confirmation, Van Gorkom held this office from December 22, 1982 until October 14, 1983.

Steven J. Morello

In 2001, President of the United States George W. Bush nominated Morello to be the first Native American General Counsel of the Army and, after Senate confirmation, Morello held this post from 2001 until September 2004.


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Mary A. Bomar

Following Senate confirmation, she was sworn into office on October 17, 2006 by United States Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne at Independence Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.