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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:

Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada, vice Larry R. Hicks, retiring.

Andrew Patrick Gordon, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada, vice Kent J. Dawson, retired.

Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, vice John G. Roberts, Jr., elevated.

Michael J. McShane, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the District of Oregon, vice Michael R. Hogan, retired.