Albany, NY - Bush Nominates New York Lt. Gov. for Bench

Albany, NY - Lt. Gov. Mary Donohue, a former state judge who has served as Gov. George Pataki's runningmate in the last two elections, has been nominated for a federal judgeship by President Bush.

Donohue's nomination, announced by the White House late yesterday, is subject to Senate confirmation. She would replace the retired Frederick Scullin Jr. as a U.S. District judge for the Northern District of New York. The post, a liftetime appointment, pays $165,200 a year.
Donohue's nomination had been expected. She had been recommended for the judgeship by Pataki.