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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary


For Immediate Release September 13, 2000
            PRESIDENT CLINTON NOMINATES RICHARD W. ANDERSON
                          TO THE FEDERAL BENCH

     The President today nominated Richard W. Anderson to the U.S.

District Court for the District of Montana.

Richard W. Anderson, of Billings, Montana, has served as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Montana since 1991. Prior to his appointment as a magistrate judge, he was a partner in the law firm of Anderson & Molloy (1965-1991). Judge Anderson began his legal career as an Assistant Montana Attorney General for the State Highway Department Legal Division (1962-1964). He also served as a Deputy County Attorney for Yellowstone County (1964-1965). Anderson received his B.A. degree from the University of Montana in 1960 and his J.D. degree from the University of Montana School of Law in 1962.

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