Senator Murray says Pete Serrano’s conservative views are “far out of step with the people of Washington” and aims to block his confirmation into the permanent role.
SPOKANE, Wash. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray says she plans to block the confirmation of Pete Serrano, who was named interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Washington earlier this month.
Serrano was appointed to the position by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on August 6 and sworn in on August 11. He can serve for 120 days as he awaits official confirmation by the U.S. Senate, which may never happen if Senator Murray blocks his nomination process.
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