Justice Department Eyeing College Football Bowl Games

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON—  College football could be in for a rude awakening. The Associated Press reports that  Justice Department has sent a letter to the N.C.A.A. raising questions about the selection process for Bowl Championship Series (BSC) football games, and whether it  complies with anti-trust laws. AP reported that critics have pushed for…

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Justice Dept. Signed Off on Wiretap of ATF Gun Program Long Before it Became Controversial, Document Shows

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Documents released Wednesday about ATF’s controversial “Operation Fast and Furious” program is stirring more controversy. One document, released by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif), who has spearheaded an investigation into the  controversial program, showed that the Justice Department in Washington signed off on a wiretap application more than a year…

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Atty. Gen. Holder’s Disappointing Appearance Before House Judiciary Committee on ATF Controversy

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Whether you agree with Atty. General Eric Holder Jr. or not, most reasonable people would conclude that he’s a pretty decent guy and a straight shooter. That being said, it makes his appearance before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday all the more disappointing. I’m referring to his exchange…

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