The schedule of confirmation hearings for former Rep. Jim Nussle (R-IA), the president's pick to replace Rob Portman as OMB director is as follows:

• Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee (Sen. Joseph Lieberman, chair): Tuesday, July 24, 10 a.m.
• Senate Budget Committee (Sen. Kent Conrad, chair): Thursday, July 26, 10 a.m.

The Homeland Security and Government Affairs and Budget Committees both have jurisdiction over the nomination. The nomination will reach the Senate floor if both committees report Nussle out -- whether favorably or not -- within 30 legislative days of each other.