Stories Tagged ‘Nick Klinefeldt’

Senate Confirms More U.S. Attorneys

By Stephanie Woodrow | November 22, 2009

The nominations of Kenyen Brown (Southern District of Alabama), Stephanie Rose (Northern District of Iowa) and Nick Klinefeldt (Southern District of Iowa) were confirmed Saturday night by unanimous consent.

Iowa Southern District U.S. Attorney To Resign

By Andrew Ramonas | November 6, 2009

Not sure this is really news. But Matthew Whitaker, a Bush holdover, announced he will step down when his successor takes office.

Three U.S. Attorney Nominees Move Out Of Committee

By Andrew Ramonas | November 5, 2009

The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed the U.S. Attorney nominees for the Southern District of Iowa, Northern District of Iowa and Southern District of Alabama.

Iowa U.S. Attorney Nominees Slated For Panel Vote

By Andrew Ramonas | November 2, 2009

The Senate Judiciary Committee will also consider Southern District of Alabama nominee Kenyen Brown on Thursday.

Durkan, Fishman Top Net Worth List

By Christopher M. Matthews | October 20, 2009

The average net worth of U.S. Attorneys nominated by President Obama is $1.3 million, according to financial disclosure data.

Meet Nicholas Klinefeldt

By Stephanie Woodrow | October 20, 2009

The Southern District of Iowa nominee once worked as a summer camp counselor. He later put in time with Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and the 2008 Obama presidential campaign.

Obama Makes Four U.S. Attorney Nominations

By Andrew Ramonas | September 25, 2009

The president nominated U.S. Attorneys for Missouri, Montana and Iowa.

A U.S. Attorney Candidate Rises Above Father’s Past

By Andrew Ramonas | September 15, 2009

Des Moines lawyer Nick Klinefeldt’s father is serving a 10-year sentence on a methamphetamine conviction. A spokesman for Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said the son should be judged on his credentials.

Iowa Nominee On Track Despite Immigration Fracas

By Andrew Ramonas | August 6, 2009

Stephanie Rose, Sen. Tom Harkin’s pick for U.S. Attorney in Iowa’s Northern District, continues to draw protests from immigration lawyers and rights groups who question her role in a controversial round-up of 300 undocumented workers at a meat packing plant.