Congratulations Sean

From 2005 Connaughton Manager Rob Whitney

"Chairman Connaughton is an excellent choice by Pres Bush for the Administrator position.  His blend of maritime experience through his service to our nation in the Coast Guard and Navy combined with his legal experience bring a wonderful resume on the issues facing the administration and his innovative experience as Chairman of PWC will be a wonderful asset ot the Bush White House"

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Is he getting Sec of Transportation? What a perfect position to help Northern Virginia.

Nothing is final yet. Jim Young has a hotline to the POTUS and isn't afraid to use it.

[Josh]

Greg Bouchellon's chance to seek elected office finally emerges.

Does this post require Senate confirmation?

[Riley, Not O'Reilly]

It would have been nice to have held this until it is officially announced later this afternoon. That's what I've been doing for the last 6 hours out of respect to Sean and the White House.

It is NOT DOT Secretary. It is U.S. Maritime Administrator which is just below TransSec.

[Riley, Not O'Reilly]

And yes, it does require Senate confirmation. I'll have all the details on Virtucon as soon as an official announcement is handed down.

So since it requires Senate confirmation ... will he stay on as Chairman until he's confirmed?

He needs to resign. Prince William deserves a full time Chairman

[NOVA Scout]

Prince William does not have and does not pay for a full-time Chairman. they have a part-time Chairman. Connaughton's idea of part-time seems to be about 80 hours a week. PW will be lucky to get someone as diligent as that in the future. There's no need for Connaughton to resign unless and until he is confirmed by the Senate of the United States (assuming all this is accurate).

COREY STEWART FOR CHAIRMAN!!!

Thank God, this has been an awful time for Prince William County.

Role and Purpose

The Maritime Administrator is the head of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and advises and assists the Secretary of Transportation on commercial maritime matters, the U.S. maritime industry, and strategic sealift. The Maritime Administrator also maintains liaison with public and private organizations concerned with the U.S. maritime industry.

Major Activities

The Administrator works for the Secretary of Transportation.

The Administrator develops broad MARAD policies and manages MARAD’s activities, particularly to ensure MARAD’s compliance with statutory obligations and requirements. As the U.S. maritime policy advisor to the Secretary, the Administrator also maintains contact with international maritime groups, conducts negotiations, and maintains effective relations with other agencies of the Federal Government and the public.

The Administrator is also the Chairperson of the Maritime Subsidy Board, Commandant of the United States Maritime Service, and Director of the National Shipping Authority.

[Prince William GOP]

Can't we all say "Congrats Sean" and save the Chairman election for another day?

[A federal tax hike is coming]

Watch out- we all saw what happened in PWC

If Sean had control of Federal taxes:

then your federal tax rate would go down significantly and your personal income would go up significantly.

That would be the parallel to PWC tax rate/home value and resultant taxes.

[Riley, Not O'Reilly]

No, Sean would not have to resign until he was confirmed by the Senate. I've got all the details in a post that is ready to go on Virtucon as soon as the official announcement is made.

anon 1535: Yeah, right. The last six years have been just pure hell for Prince William. Where have you been, man?

6/1/06

Too Conservative said...
There is no proof to any of this.

Corey is a liar, and has fabricated much before.

I believe Sean plans to serve out his term.

http://virtuconindustries.blogspot.com/2006/06/rumblings-in-pwc.html#114920593966043494

[James Young]

Anon 3:54 --- Yeah, except all that personal income increase would be required to be deposited into a retirement account (with risk of loss), and you couldn't touch it without incurring substantial penalties.

Yeah, it's just like you said.

And I agree with those who note that Chairman Sean need not resign until confirmed and with NoVA Scout's dismissal of the nonsensical notion that PWC needs a full-time Chairman of the BOCS. It might even be a bad idea for him to resign immediately. However, it might make for a smoother transition if he were to do so in time for his replacement to be elected in November. I'm pretty sure that I could be persuaded either way on this one.

And PWC GOP, "save politics for another day"?!?!? On a political website? NEVER!

[anonymous]

anon your a dolt obviously he was protecting sean whom tc so adores

White House Press Release:

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 27, 2006

Personnel Announcement

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate eight individuals to serve in his Administration:

The President intends to nominate Jay M. Cohen, of New York, to be Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the Department of Homeland Security. Admiral Cohen is currently a Retired Rear Admiral of the United States Navy. He has served the United States Navy for over 35 years. He most recently served as Chief of Naval Research at the Department of the Navy. Earlier in his career, he served as Deputy Director for Operations to the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. Admiral Cohen received his bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy and his master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The President intends to nominate Sean T. Connaughton, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration at the Department of Transportation. Mr. Connaughton currently works as Of Counsel for Troutman Sanders LLP. He also serves as Chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. Prior to this, he worked as an Attorney at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott. Earlier in his career, he served as Senior Transportation Associate for the American Petroleum Institute. Mr. Connaughton received his bachelor's degree from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and his master's degree from Georgetown University. He went on to receive his JD from George Mason University.

The President intends to nominate the following individuals to be Members of the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board:

Carmel Borders, of Kentucky, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring November 25, 2008

Donald D. Deshler, of Kansas, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring January 30, 2008

Blanca E. Enriquez, of Texas, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring January 30, 2009

Patricia Mathes, of Texas, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring November 25, 2007

Eliza McFadden, of Florida, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring January 30, 2009

Timothy Shanahan, of Illinois, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring November 25, 2007

[Riley, Not O'Reilly]

Watch for Marion Blakely to be nominated as the new Transportation Secretary soon, too.