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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:

Colin Stirling Bruce, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of Illinois, vice Michael P. McCuskey, retiring.

Sara Lee Ellis, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, vice Joan B. Gottschall, retired.

Andrea R. Wood, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, vice William J. Hibbler, deceased.