As it adjourned for its August recess, the Senate confirmed Steven Robert Blust to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2006. President Bush previously indicated that he will appoint Blust to be Chair of the FMC when he is sworn in.
Source: HK Law
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