Apr 27, 2009 1:42 pm US/Central
Fitzgerald Will Stay As Chicago's U.S. Attorney
CHICAGO (CBS) ―
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U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald (File)
CBS
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says corruption-busting prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald has agreed to stay on as U.S. attorney in Chicago.
In a letter to Illinois congressmen Monday, Durbin said Illinois is "fortunate Patrick Fitzgerald has agreed to continue his service as U.S. attorney in the Northern District."
The announcement came as no surprise. Last November, Durbin said he'd recommend another term if Fitzgerald wanted it.
Sources first confirmed to CBS 2 in February that Fitzgerald would stay on the job here.
In nominating a U.S. attorney, the president traditionally chooses a candidate recommended by the senior senator of the president's party.
Fitzgerald was appointed by the Bush Administration. This is the first time in the last three decades that a GOP appointee is being held over by an incoming Democratic president.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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