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I welcome White House action to appoint Carol Waller Pope to another term on the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), and I call on the Senate to act promptly on her confirmation. The FLRA has had one of its three seats vacant since Ms. Pope’s previous term expired late last year and the vital role of the FLRA is too important to leave seats open for any period of time.

In January, I expressed NTEU’s strong support for the reappointment of Ms. Pope who has the knowledge and experience to serve the Authority well. My request for her reappointment was echoed by Senators Daniel Akaka (Hawaii) and Joseph Lieberman (Conn.) who called on the White House to nominate Ms. Pope not only because of her vast experience but also because she would fill the Democratic seat on the FLRA, which is required to have members from both parties.