Executive Director of ACLU Says James Comey’s Nomination for FBI Director Needs to Be Scrutinized

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com In coming weeks we’re likely to hear comments — pro and con — for the nomination of James Comey for FBI director. Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, issued a statement Friday saying that that anticipated nomination deserves some scrutiny.   ‘Specifically, the publicly available evidence…

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Column: If Congress Extends FBI Dir. Mueller’s Term, Let’s Not Do it Again For Anyone Else

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON –– I have mixed feelings about the White House proposal to have FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III stay two years more beyond his 10-year term, which expires in September. The opinions of newspaper editorial boards around the country reflect my ambivalence. All recognize the need for continuity in such…

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