Attorney By Committee

June 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Attorney By Committee

" U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is operating under the idea that more input is better when it comes to choosing a top legal enforcer. 

Durbin said Monday that he and Senator Mark Kirk will appoint a 6-person committee to search for the next U.S. Attorney for the Northern District. 

Per AP: 

 

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin says he and Republican Sen. Mark Kirk will appoint a six-member committee to screen applicants for the job of U.S. attorney in Chicago. "

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