The nomination of Judge Andrew Benson to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, advancing out of the Senate Judiciary Committee with strong bipartisan support. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) announced that the committee approved Benson’s nomination by a 19–3 vote, sending it to the full Senate for consideration. … Continue reading Senate Panel Advances Andrew Benson’s Nomination for U.S. Attorney in Maine