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President Biden Nominates Jacqueline Romero To Be Next U.S. Attorney Of Eastern District Of Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- President Biden made history by nominating Jacqueline Romero with his pick for the next U.S. attorney of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She's the first woman nominated for the job.

Romero has been an assistant U.S. attorney since 2006. She's currently the civil rights coordinator for the office.

The senate has to confirm Romero for her to take over the position.

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