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New Member of Fifth Circuit

By Steve Hall

Last night the U.S. Senate confirmed James Graves as a member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports, "Graves confirmed to 5th Circuit; Miss. justice appointed to serve on federal bench."  It's written by Jerry Mitchell. The U.S. Senate voted Monday to confirm Mississippi Supreme Court Presiding Justice James Graves to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. "This is an incredible honor," said Graves. "I am humbled by the support which I have received, and I look forward to serving our nation in this important position."Gov. Haley Barbour is expected to appoint a replacement to serve the remaining two years of Graves' term, which expires in January 2013...continue to full post

Full post as published by StandDown Texas Project on February 15, 2011 (boomark / email).