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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:

Roslyn Ann Mazer, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security, vice Richard L. Skinner, resigned.

Maureen K. Ohlhausen, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for a term of seven years from September 26, 2011, vice William E. Kovacic, term expiring.