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Berger is a part of the St. Johns County Bar
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402:. On January 23, 2019, President Trump announced his intent to renominate Berger for a federal judgeship. Her nomination was sent to the Senate later that day. On February 7, 2019, her nomination was reported out of committee by a 12–10 vote. On July 24, 2019, the Senate invoked
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