US Attorney Resigns;
Could Be Eyeing Gov. Run
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan announced his resignation on Monday, and a state GOP leader said the prosecutor is preparing to run for governor in 2010.
Meehan, who as chief federal prosecutor for southeastern Pennsylvania cracked down on government corruption, was named by President Bush to the federal post nearly seven years ago. He said at a Monday afternoon news conference that he plans to go into private practice after his last day, July 15.
Meehan is preparing to run for governor and Monday's announcement capped months of debate among his advisers over the timing of his resignation, said an influential state Republican leader familiar with the discussions. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because he has not publicly taken sides in what could be a competitive race.
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Meehan, who as chief federal prosecutor for southeastern Pennsylvania cracked down on government corruption, was named by President Bush to the federal post nearly seven years ago. He said at a Monday afternoon news conference that he plans to go into private practice after his last day, July 15.
Meehan is preparing to run for governor and Monday's announcement capped months of debate among his advisers over the timing of his resignation, said an influential state Republican leader familiar with the discussions. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because he has not publicly taken sides in what could be a competitive race.
For more on this story, go to pennlive.com.
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