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Senate Confirms South Dakota and Alaska U.S. Attorneys

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By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed the U.S. Attorneys for Alaska and South Dakota. Brendan Johnson, the son of Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) was confirmed for South Dakota post, and Karen Loeffler for Alaska. OTHER STORIES OF INTEREST Top Mexican Drug Cartel Figure Pleads Guilty in San Diego (AP) 20…

Pres. Obama Nominates 6 U.S. Attys. Including Son of Sen. And 1st Woman U.S. Atty. in Hawaii

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Ohio nominee Steven Dettelbach By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON – President Obama on Friday announced nominees for six U.S. Attorney posts. The nominees included the first woman U.S. Attorney in Hawaii and the son of a state senator in South Dakota. In Hawaii, the president nominated Florence T. Nakakuni, 57, an assistant U.S. Attorney in…