The Committee held a business meeting at 1:50pm on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 in Room S-211 of the Capitol.

Nominations:

1. Joe D. Whitley to be General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security.

Results: Ordered reported favorably en bloc by voice vote.

2. Penrose C. Albright to be Assistant Secretary for Plans, Programs, and Budget, Department of Homeland Security.

Results: Ordered reported favorably en bloc by voice vote.

3. Joel D. Kaplan to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Results: Ordered reported favorably by voice vote.