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Blank Confirmed as Top Economic Advisor to Commerce Secretary

Dr. Rebecca Blank, Under Secretary of Economic Affairs, Economics and Statistics Administration, Department of Commerce during her nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Rebecca Blank, Ph.D, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday, May 21st as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs.  As the Economic Advisor to the Secretary of Commerce, and head of the Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA), Dr. Blank will also have management responsibility for the two top statistical agencies in the United States, the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). 
“In Dr. Blank, we have the right person to handle a series of looming challenges,” Commerce Sec. Gary Locke said. “She will help the Census Bureau conduct an accurate and complete count in the 2010 Census, and I’m relying on her to provide sound economic data and analysis to guide the nation through the worst economic crisis in 60 years.”   (More)

"Live Webcast", Dr. Blank’s Statement PDF Document, Dr. Blank’s Biography PDF Document, White House Press Release on Nomination PDF Document



Groves Nomination Clears Committee and Sent to U.S. Senate

Dr. Robert Groves, nominee for Director of the U.S. Census Bureau answers questions during his nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Friday, May 15, 2009.Dr. Robert Groves, Nominee for Director of the United States Census Bureau, Department of Commerce was unanimously approved by voice vote without objections on Wednesday, May 20 by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  His nomination was sent to the full U.S. Senate for confirmation.





"Live Webcast" , Dr. Groves’ Statement PDF Document, Dr. Groves’ Biography PDF Document, White House Press Release on NominationPDF Document

 

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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