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Bush Gives Recess Appointment to New Mining Official

HeadlineOct 23, 2006

President Bush has named the mining executive Richard Stickler the new head of the Mine Safety and Health Administration. The president gave him a recess appointment after the Senate twice refused to confirm him.

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