“But a continual state of panic serves no purpose and will eventually numb voters and their institutions to real threats when they inevitably arise.” – Tom Nichols, Professor Naval War College, WaPo, “Chill, America … “

How better to quell panic than to apply understanding? In the interest of becoming smarter, think for ourselves consumers of news and chat memes across the net sphere, here I offer verifiable truths.

Each Presidential Cabinet Nominee is listed with his/her Department, Position, (State of Origin) and, C-Span link(s) to their confirmation hearing(s). None of the information provided below is spin. It is some (not exhaustive) fact with which to help form an opinion. The Senate Calendar PDF is dynamic therefore when clicked the link will reflect the most current calendar.

Nomination and Confirmation Process

1. The nomination is submitted by the President in writing to the Senate.
2. The nomination is referred to the committee with jurisdiction over the position or the agency in which the position exists. i.e. The Armed Services Committee will review the Secretary of Defense nominee.
3. Committee hearings may occur at this point.
4. Once a nominee is placed on the Senate’s Executive Calendar, floor consideration of the nomination may occur.
5. The White House is notified of the confirmation or rejection of the nominee. The Congressional Record includes all nominations submitted to the Senate, as well as the action taken on them.

Nominations on Senate Calendar PDF

• Department Website
  US Code pertaining to Cabinet Position
  C-Span Video of Confirmation Hearings

TODAY: CONFIRMED

• DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
  Secretary of Education  
  Elisabeth Prince DeVos (Michigan) ALL HEARINGS

THIS WEEK

• DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
  Secretary of the Treasury
  Steven T. Mnuchin (California)
• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
  Secretary of Health and Human Services
  Thomas Price (Georgia)
• DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
  Attorney General
  Jeff Sessions (Alabama) ALL HEARINGS

ON THE CALENDAR

• DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
  Secretary of Commerce
  Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. (Florida)
• DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
  Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
  Benjamin S. Carson, Sr. (Florida)
• DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
  Secretary of the Interior
  Ryan Zinke (Montana) PART 1  PART 2
• DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
  Secretary of Energy
  James Richard Perry (Texas)
• SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  Administrator of the Small Business Administration
  Linda E. McMahon (Connecticut)
• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
  Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
  Scott Pruitt (Oklahoma) PART 1  PART 2
• EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
  Director of the Office of Management and Budget
  Mick Mulvaney (South Carolina) PART 1  PART 2
• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
  Secretary of Veterans Affairs
  David J. Shulkin (Pennsylvania)

“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and, a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” – James Madison

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