Friday, July 1, 2011

Senate confirms Beck as US attorney in Montgomery

Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Senate has confirmed attorney George Beck as the new chief federal prosecutor in Montgomery.
Senators approved Beck's nomination by President Obama on a voice vote Thursday night. He takes over at the U.S. attorney for Alabama's Middle District.
Beck is a former deputy attorney general for the state. He's most recently worked as an attorney in Montgomery, handling several high-profile cases as a defense lawyer.
Beck takes over the position formerly held by Republican appointee Leura Canary.

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