Five finalists named for FBI director post
President Carter, after a 200 candidate screening, named five diverse finalists: Sheriff William Lucas of Detroit, Judge Harrington Wood Jr. of Chicago, Neil Welch of the FBI, District Attorney John Van de Kamp of Los Angeles County, and Massachusetts Judge John Irwin. The panel's choice requires Senate confirmation. Bell and Carter plan interviews with the finalists.
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Chicago judge surprised to be FBI director finalist
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Harrington Wood Jr. said he was surprised to be named a finalist for FBI director by President Carter. He noted no politics in the selection and traced a long federal career under multiple presidents, including roles in the Justice Department and as a U.S. district and appellate judge.
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