By Allan Lengel
ticklethewire.com
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed the U.S. Attorneys for Alaska and South Dakota.

Brendan Johnson, the son of Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) was confirmed for South Dakota post, and Karen Loeffler for Alaska.

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