By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com One of Washington’s long standing absurdities came to an end Wednesday. For seven years, ATF had been unable to get a director confirmed by the Senate, a goal that was often blocked by such gun organizations as the National Rifle Association. But Wednesday that logjam came to an end. The Senate,…
By Michael A. Memoli Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON – B. Todd Jones is on the cusp of becoming the first Senate-confirmed director of the ATF on Thursday, after a fierce lobbying effort successfully swayed a single Republican lawmaker to change her vote. Democrats had expected a close result, but nonetheless were confident they had the…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Anyone who follows politics inside the Beltway knows the confirmation process for ATF director, by it’s nature, is challenging. That’s certainly the case with Minnesota U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones, who has been the acting head of ATF. Kevin Diaz of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that GOP resistance to Jone’s…
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Ranking Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley said “very troubling allegations” have surfaced that suggest B. Todd Jones, who is President Obama’s choice to head the ATF, retaliated against a whistleblower, The Washington Times reports. The Iowa senator questioned why the confirmation hearings last week weren’t delayed while an investigation of Jones continues. When…
By Sari Horwitz and Ed O’Keefe The Washington Post WASHINGTON — The national debate over gun control has died down, but there were moments of high tension Tuesday as the Senate began considering the appointment of a director to the federal agency that regulates firearms and investigates gun and explosives crimes. The Judiciary Committee…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com As acting director B. Todd Jones faces questioning this week from the Senate Judiciary Committee on his nomination for director, veteran ATF agent Vince Cefalu is weighing in. Cefalu, who has been described as a whistleblower, and is embroiled in multiple controversial legal actions against ATF, says that the current leadership…
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Minnesota U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones’s nomination to head the ATF has become mired in congressional politics, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Nearly six months after he was mentioned as a candidate, Jones is expected to face tough questions from Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee. “I am looking forward to meeting…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The long awaited hearings for B. Todd Jones for ATF director will begin next month. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin confirmation hearings on June 4. Jones, the U.S. Attorney in Minneapolis, could catch some grief from some Republicans in the Senate. As we’ve seen…
