Senate Panel Approves Trump Nominee Jeffrey Rosen as Deputy AG

Senate Panel Approves Trump Nominee Jeffrey Rosen as Deputy AG
Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation Jeffrey Rosen in Washington, in this undated photo obtained on Feb. 19, 2019. U.S. Department of Transportation/Handout via Reuters
Petr Svab
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The Senate Judiciary Committee on May 9 approved President Donald Trump’s deputy attorney general nominee, Jeffrey Rosen, forwarding the matter to the Senate floor for confirmation.

Rosen currently serves as deputy secretary at the Department of Transportation. Trump picked him at the recommendation of Attorney General William Barr, who has worked with Rosen in private law practice.

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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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