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Friday, April 06, 2007
Ind. Courts - U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen's confirmation hearing to become a U.S. District Court judge is next Wednesday
Andy Grimm of the Gary Post-Tribune reports today:
HAMMOND -- U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen will go before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a confirmation hearing to become a U.S. District Court judge.The hearing includes a statement by Van Bokkelen, who already has filed his responses to a questionnaire and undergone a confidential FBI background check, and a question-and-answer session with the 19 committee members.
President Bush nominated Van Bokkelen to fill a vacancy in the Northern District Court created when Judge Rudy Lozano takes on senior status with the court in July. U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana, has stated his support for Van Bokkelen, a Highland resident.
There is no timeline for the committee to confirm Van Bokkelen, said Judiciary Committee spokeswoman Tracy Schmaler.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on April 6, 2007 09:57 AM
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