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SASC Approves Military & Civilian Nominations

Washington, D.C.The Senate Armed Services Committee today voted by voice vote to favorably report 280 pending military nominations as well as the following civilian nominations:

  • Dr. James H. Anderson to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities;
  • Dr. Lisa J. Porter to be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering;
  • Mr. Gregory J. Slavonic to be Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs;
  • Mr. James N. Stewart to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs;
  • Mr. Charles D. Stimson to be General Counsel of the Department of the Navy; and
  • Dr. Charles P. Verdon to be Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs, National Nuclear Security Administration.

All nominations were immediately reported to the Senate floor following the Committee’s action.

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