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March 6, 2009

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FBI Surveilled Off-Duty U.S. Capitol Police Before Inauguration

allan16 years ago12 years ago02 mins

The lead up to the Jan. 20  inauguration was more intense than any event before. Here’s a pretty good example of just how intense it was. By Spencer Hsu, Mary Beth Sheridan and Carrie Johnson Washington Post Staff Writers WASHINGTON — In the days leading up to President Obama’s inauguration, U.S. law enforcement agencies huddled…

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Uncertainty Abounds When it Comes to Appointments of U.S. Attorneys

allan16 years ago16 years ago03 mins

By Allan Lengel Ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — In these uncertain times, there’s plenty uncertainty as to who will fill the dozens of presidential-appointed U.S. Attorney posts around the country. Things are moving slowly. So far, there have been no official nominations for any new U.S. Attorneys, though there have been plenty of recommendations and a whirlwind…

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FBI Raid of Atlanta Charity is Triggering Questions

allan16 years ago12 years ago12 mins

Any time the FBI raids your charity or business, questions start to pop up. In Atlanta, an FBI raid has sparked questions and made some lose faith in the charitable Angel Food Ministries. By DIONNE WALKER Associated Press Writer ATLANTA — For more than a decade, Angel Food Ministries seemed like a godsend for families…

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Law Professor Says Leave Patriot Act Intact: “The Act Works”

allan16 years ago02 mins

By Nathan A. Sales Christian Science Monitor ARLINGTON, Va. — Remember when the USA Patriot Act was seen as a common-sense counterterrorism tool? Congress enacted the law shortly after the 9/11 attacks by large bipartisan majorities. It wasn’t even close. And for good reason: The Patriot Act made relatively modest changes to the law as…

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Nevada U.S. Attorney Greg Brower Figures He’ll Get the Boot

allan16 years ago16 years ago12 mins

Some U.S. Attorneys haven’t waited to get the boot. Some hope to stay. And some figure they’ll get the boot and are passing around resumes. By MARTHA BELLISLE Reno Gazette-Journal RENO, Nevada — As the Obama administration takes over, Nevada’s U.S. attorney is looking for a new job, though he has not been asked to…

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