Ann Marie Mclff Allen, of Utah, to be United States District Judge for the District of Utah, vice David Nuffer, retired.

     Susan M. Bazis, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska, vice John M. Gerrard, retired.

     Ernest Gonzalez, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas, vice Frank Montalvo, retired.

     Robin Michelle Meriweather, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, retired.

     Kelly Harrison Rankin, of Wyoming, to be United States District Judge for the District of Wyoming, vice Nancy D. Freudenthal, retired.

     Leon Schydlower, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas, vice Philip R. Martinez, deceased.

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