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Edwin Kneedler

Solicitor General of the United States · 2009

Edwin Kneedler, Solicitor General of the United States. Edwin S. Kneedler (born January 4, 1946) is an American lawyer who was appointed to serve as acting United States solicitor general by President George W. Bush on the day of President Obama's inauguration, January 20, 2009. He served until March 19, 2009, with bracketing appointment as deputy United States solicitor general, a position he has held since 1993.

Positions

  • Solicitor General of the United States2009-01-20–2009-03-20

Biography

Edwin S. Kneedler (born January 4, 1946) is an American lawyer who was appointed to serve as acting United States solicitor general by President George W. Bush on the day of President Obama's inauguration, January 20, 2009. He served until March 19, 2009, with bracketing appointment as deputy United States solicitor general, a position he has held since 1993.

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