Bush Nominates Portman to Head OMB

April 18, 2006 9:45 AM, EDT

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resident Bush Tuesday nominated U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman to be the new White House budget director, the Associated Press reported.

Bush also chose Susan Schwab, the deputy trade representative, to the vacated position replacing Portman, AP said.

If confirmed by the Senate, Portman will succeed Joshua Bolten, who stepped down as director of the Office of Management and Budget to become White House chief of staff.

Bush said Portman would play a leading role on his economic team and consult frequently with Congress AP reported.

Portman is a former Ohio congressman.