As the Obama regime settles in, many Bush-appointed U.S. attorneys like Robert Clark Corrente already have one foot out the door. How many U.S. Attorneys get to stay on is unclear. Some are simply waiting for the right outside job opportunity. By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I.–U.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente is keeping…
Several thoughts have been running through my mind as I reflect on President Obama’s inauguration. The first observation comes from pride as a retired Secret Service agent – the colossal accomplishment of the venerable agency which allowed the President to participate in panoply of events surrounding his oath on January 20th on the West Capitol…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — President Obama has named United Nations Assist. Sec. Gen. Jane Holl Lute as deputy Sec. for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Additionally, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano has picked key senior staff appointments: Noah Kroloff, chief of staff for Policy to the Secretary and Jan Lesher, chief of staff…
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By Allan Lengel Ticklethewire.com Colorado U.S. Atty. Troy Eid , the first Egyptian-American U.S. Attorney, has resigned to launch a bid for for state Attorney General in 2010. In a recent press conference, he said he was excited to run for state office and mentioned that his wife Allison Eid, a Colorado State Supreme Court…
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Clearly, one question you did not want to ask Santiago Meza Lopez: Is it soup yet? By Richard Marosi Los Angeles Times SAN DIEGO — A suspected hit man who allegedly dumped more than 300 bodies in vats of lye at the behest of a top Tijuana crime boss has been arrested near Ensenada, according…
It’s not unusual for lawyers representing politicians to tell them to keep their mouths shut. It’s not unusual for the clients not to listen, whether it’s a matter of ego or stupidity or a sense that the politician actually knows better. By MIKE ROBINSON Associated Press Writer CHICAGO— Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s chief defense attorney announced…
