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President Obama Uses Recess Appointment to Install #2 Justice Dept. Official

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By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Following months of frustration and opposition from Republicans, President Obama last week used a recess appointment to install James Cole to the number two spot at the Justice Department. On Monday, he was sworn in. The post, deputy attorney general, has been vacant since February. Cole, 58, is a…

FBI Helped New Year’s in Times Square Come Off Without a Major Incident

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By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com One of the more intense events of the year — New Year’s Eve in Times Square — came off without any major incidents. The New York FBI office said it deployed hundreds of employees including agents, analysts and professional staff to deal with the event. It also worked with other law…