Michael Dunavant’s nomination for US attorney goes to Senate vote
Former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee Michael Dunavant (at podium) speaks at a 2019 news conference discussing charges of illegally distributing opioids and other prescription painkillers filed against more than 30 medical professionals in Tennessee. He will likely be confirmed Monday, Oct. 6, to return to the federal prosecutor’s office as part of a list of 107 other Trump administration nominees. (Adrian Sainz/AP file)
Dunavant is part of a list of 108 nominations by President Donald Trump to be voted on Monday, Oct. 6, by the full Senate on the list as opposed to votes on individual nominees.
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