Fischer Applauds President's Nomination of Bob Rossiter to Federal Bench in Nebraska

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U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement today regarding President Obama's nomination of Robert Rossiter Jr. of Omaha to be a federal judge for the District of Nebraska:

"This morning, I had the privilege of calling Bob to inform him that the president has nominated him to serve on the federal court. I am pleased that the open, inclusive process Senator Johanns and I initially led together has resulted in the nomination of such a fine Nebraskan. Throughout his long legal career, Bob has demonstrated the highest integrity, legal skill, professionalism, and dedication to the rule of law.

"I am thankful to Bob for his willingness to enter public service, and I look forward to working with him through the confirmation process."

Rossiter's nomination now enters the Senate confirmation process. After his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the committee will then vote on his nomination. Following approval by the committee, his nomination heads to the Senate floor for a final vote.

Senator Fischer and former Senator Mike Johanns first recommended Rossiter to serve as federal judge for the District of Nebraska in August of 2014. After the announcement that Judge Joseph Bataillon planned to retire from regular active service, Fischer and Johanns began a statewide search, accepting applications for more than four months before announcing their selection of Mr. Rossiter to fill the vacancy. Traditionally, when submitting judicial nominations, the president gives deference to home-state senators during the selection process.

Rossiter is currently a partner at Fraser Stryker and is the President Elect for the Nebraska State Bar Association. He graduated cum laude from Creighton University School of Law in 1981, where he served as the editor of the Creighton Law Review. After receiving his law degree, Rossiter clerked for U.S. District Court Judge C. Arlen Beam.

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