Congressman Cohen Applauds Advance of Kevin G. Ritz in the Senate Judiciary Committee
Memphis lawyer is nominated for U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) applauded today’s Senate Judiciary Committee bipartisan vote to advance the nomination of Kevin G. Ritz to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee to the Senate floor.
Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
“I was pleased to see the Senate Judiciary Committee vote to advance the nomination of Kevin Ritz to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. I applauded President Biden’s choice of this outstanding lawyer and public servant and commend the Committee’s bipartisan vote in his favor. Mr. Ritz is an exceptional legal talent who has a passion for justice and is highly respected by his peers and colleagues. Having served in this office as an Assistant U.S. Attorney since 2005, he brings valued institutional knowledge. I look forward to seeing the full Senate act soon on this nomination.”
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