SHAHEEN STATEMENET ON NOMINATION OF JOHN KACAVAS AS U.S. ATTORNEY FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE

(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today released the following statement in support of John Kacavas' nomination as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire:

"I want to congratulate John Kacavas on his nomination to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire, a distinction of which he is more than worthy. John's leadership in the New Hampshire legal community for the past two decades, particularly his many years as a prosecutor, makes him exceptionally qualified for this position. I recommended John for the position of U.S. Attorney because his background as both a state and federal prosecutor and his experience as a civil litigator uniquely suits him to represent the interests of the United States in the District of New Hampshire, and I have no doubt John will work tirelessly to fulfill the responsibilities of this post.  I am thrilled John was included in the first round of U.S. Attorney nominees announced by President Obama, and I look forward to his speedy confirmation."