Thomas Vanaskie
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Thomas Ignatius Vanaskie is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He joined the court in 1994 after being nominated by President Bill Clinton.
Court of Appeals nomination
Vanaskie has been nominated to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit by President Obama. [1]
Judiciary Committee hearing
Vanaskie had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on November 4, 2009. He reiteratied his opinion that judges should abide by the philosophy of judicial restraint. [2] The Committee voted 16-3 in support of his nomination. [3]
Early Life and Education
Born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, Vanaskie graduated from Lycoming College with his Bachelor's Degree in 1975 and later from Dickinson School of Law with his Juris Doctor degree in 1978.[4]
Legal Career
Vanaskie was a law clerk for Federal District Judge William Nealon in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania from 1978 to 1980. Vanaskie was a private practice attorney in the State of Pennsylvania from 1980 to 1994.[4]
Federal Judicial Career
Vanaskie was nominated to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania by President Bill Clinton on November 17, 1993 to a new seat created by 104 Stat. 5089, which was approved by Congress. Vanaskie was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 10, 1994 on a Senate vote and received commission on February 11, 1994. Vanaskie served as the Chief Judge of the Court from 1999 to 2006.[5]
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References
- ↑ White House Press Release "President Obama Nominates Jane Stranch for United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Judge Thomas Vanaskie for United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit" August 7, 2009
- ↑ Citizen's Voice "Vanaskie testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee", November 5, 2009
- ↑ Times Leader "Judge’s confirmation one of many stalled", February 17, 2010
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Judge Thomas Vanaskie Federal Judicial Center Biography
- ↑ "THOMAS" Thomas Vanaskie USDC, MDPA confirmation:PN880-103
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