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Federal Judge Confirmed as #2 at Justice Dept.

By Jeralyn, Section Crime Policy
Posted on Mon Mar 03, 2008 at 05:26:19 PM EST
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U.S. District Court Judge Mark Filip has been confirmed as Deputy Attorney General, the #2 spot.

A conversation earlier in the day between White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., led to Filip's confirmation, according to a Senate Democratic aide. The two pledged to make progress on stalled nominations, said the official, who requested anonymity because the details were private.

I find it curious that a federal judge would give up a lifetime appointment for a position that lasts until the new President, whoever it is, names a new Attorney General. That's a year from now.

It makes me think he was planning on leaving the bench anyway. He's only 41.

One more thing: Why would the Dems confirm any more of Bush's appointments now? And same question as to his nominees for U.S. Attorney. Who would take a U.S. Attorney position for a year? The new President will name his or her own U.S. Attorneys.

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    I dunno if he has kids, but (none / 0) (#1)
    by scribe on Mon Mar 03, 2008 at 06:01:55 PM EST
    it's pretty difficult to raise kids on a judge's salary, let alone put them through college.

    Strange to be saying that, but $150k* or whatever federal judges are getting these days just isn't enough to support a family on, especially in a big city.

    * First-year associates in major law firms are, as a rule, getting more than that.  Partners are likely to be pulling down $1 mil./yr, depending on their practice areas.

    I can't be the only one (none / 0) (#2)
    by Anne on Mon Mar 03, 2008 at 07:49:56 PM EST
    who would/(please God, WILL) be happy to see Harry Reid in a position other than Senate Majority Leader.  I cannot for the life of me understand why he is accommodating a president who has a 19% approval rating.

    As for why someone would take such a short-term position, I guess it looks good on a resume.

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