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Government

Jan. 21, 2017

Northern District said to be crucial US Attorney battleground for Trump

Speculation is rife on who California's new U.S. Attorneys will be and when they'll be appointed.

By America Hernandez
Daily Journal Staff Writer

As California politicians gather in Washington, D.C. for the inauguration, talk has begun on whom President Donald J. Trump will nominate to replace the U.S. attorneys expected to tender their resignations Friday, and what weight will be given to political connections versus prosecutorial experience in the selection process.

"Frankly, a lot of lawyers weren't active in the campaign, so the...

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