Matthew G. Whitaker

Matthew G. Whitaker (born October 29, 1969, Des Moines, Iowa) is a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. He was appointed June 15, 2004 by President George W. Bush. Whitaker resigned in November 2009 following the appointment and confirmation of Nicholas A. Klinefledt, who was appointed by President Barack Obama. Iowa Southern District U.S. Attorney to Resign, MainJustice.Com, Nov. 6, 2009,http://www.mainjustice.com/2009/11/06/Iowa-southern-district-u-s-attorney-to-resign/; United States Attorney Announces Resignation, http://www.justice.gov/usao/ias/press_releases/2009/110609.html; U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefledt Sworn in this Morning,http://www.justice.gov/usao/ias/press_releases/2009/112509.html.

Whitaker graduated with an Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa. While at Iowa, Whitaker played tight end for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes football team, appearing in Iowa's most recent Rose Bowl game in 1991.http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/whitaker_matt00.html; United States Attorney Announces Resignation, http://www.justice.gov/usao/ias/press_releases/2009/110609.html.

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Name	Whitaker, Matthew G.
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Date of birth	October 29, 1969
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