Breaking News: Eric Holder Jr. Confirmed 75-21 as New Atty. General

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — It’s official. The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Eric. H. Holder Jr. Monday night as the 82nd  Attorney General of United States, replacing Michael Mukasey who was tasked with repairing the damaged reputation of the department. The vote was 75-21. Holder,  a well-liked figure in Washington,  becomes the first black Attorney…

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Locals Want What Feds Have: Ability to Jam Cellphones

The question is: Will local police abuse the right if allowed to jam cellphones? And how often are local police in a situation that would require such action? By Spencer S. Hsu Washington Post Staff Writer WASHINGTON — As President Obama’s motorcade rolled down Pennsylvania Avenue on Inauguration Day, federal authorities deployed a closely held…

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