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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Ind. Courts - U.S. Senate confirms six U.S. attorneys, including Joseph Hogsett

Andrew Ramonas of Main Justice is reporting:

The Senate confirmed six U.S. Attorneys by voice vote late Wednesday night. They are:

Joseph Hogsett (Southern District of Indiana): President Barack Obama nominated the partner at the law firm of Bingham McHale LLP in Indianapolis and former chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party on July 14 to succeed Susan W. Brooks, who stepped down as U.S. Attorney in 2007. Read more about him here. * * *

The Senate has now confirmed 72 U.S. Attorneys. There are four U.S. Attorney nominees, who are still waiting for consideration by the full Senate. There are 93 U.S. Attorney posts located throughout the nation.

[More] Here is the press release from Senator Bayh's office.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on September 30, 2010 09:23 AM
Posted to Indiana Courts