PRESIDENT TAPS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION CHIEF
News Date September 29, 2009
President Obama plans to nominate Alan Bersin as the new commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection. Administration officials notified members of Congress of the plan to shift Bersin from his role advising on US-Mexico border issues. His new assignment, unlike his current post, requires Senate confirmation. Bersin has served as California education secretary, San Diego schools superintendent and US attorney for Southern California under the Clinton administration. (Contact: Bob Ehart)