[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12643]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONFIRMATION OF A. RICHARD CAPUTO TO BE A U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE 
                    MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

 Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am delighted that the Senate 
confirmed A. Richard Caputo to be a U.S. District Judge for the Middle 
District of Pennsylvania. Mr. Caputo is a well-qualified nominee.
  The nominee has decades of legal experience in the private practice 
of law at the firm of Shea, Shea & Caputo in Kingston, PA. Prior to 
joining this firm, he served the public interest as a assistant public 
defender in Luzerne County, PA. The American Bar Association has found 
him to be qualified for this appointment.
  We first received Mr. Caputo's nomination on July 31, 1997. He had a 
confirmation hearing on September 5. He was unanimously reported by the 
committee on November 6. With the strong support of Senator Specter, 
this nomination has moved expeditiously through the Committee and the 
Senate.
  I congratulate Mr. Caputo and his family and look forward to his 
service on the district court.

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