2009
- January 7, 2009 - The National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys (NAAUSA) which represents 5,300 assistant USAs sent a letter president elect Barack Obama and the Justice Department urging Obama to not dismiss all incumbent USAs, and to "consider the reappointment of such incumbent United States attorneys who have provided exceptional service during their tenure." THE NAAUSA also asked that the Obama administration refrain from dismissing U.S. attorneys until after replacements are confirmed, to enable "orderly transition."
- January 21, 2009 - At the start of the Barack Obama administration, of the 93 U.S. attorneys, 54 are held by Senate-confirmed Bush appointees; 18 are career assistant USAs, performing as acting USAs; 18 are interim appointees appointed by district federal judges and 3 are interim appointees, appointed by the Bush administration (not confirmed by the Senate).
- July 31, 2009 - The White House announces that Barack Obama nominated four United States Attorneys, including the previously dismissed Daniel G. Bogden, for the District of Nevada.
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