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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 5, 2008
Authorizes the President, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint Deanna Tanner Okun as Deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR), notwithstanding certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 prohibiting appointment as a Deputy USTR of any person who has represented, aided, or advised a foreign entity in any trade negotiation, or trade dispute, with the United States.
People & committees
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R–IA
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 824.
Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Baucus without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
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