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Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

Mary Barzee Flores, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice Robin S. Rosenbaum, elevated.

Julien Xavier Neals, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice Faith S. Hochberg, retiring.