Sen. Merkley Issues Statement on Hunsaker Nomination to U.S. Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit
November 01, 2019
November 01, 2019
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on the nomination of Washington County Circuit Court Judge Danielle Hunsaker to a vacant seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit:
"I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with Judge Hunsaker, and have received some positive references about her work.
"I believe, however, that a lifetime appointment to these critically important circuit court positions should be reserve . . .
"I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with Judge Hunsaker, and have received some positive references about her work.
"I believe, however, that a lifetime appointment to these critically important circuit court positions should be reserve . . .