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At Least 9 Bush Officials Refused to Cooperate in Justice Probes
By Murray Waas TalkingPointsMemo WASHINGTON — At least nine Bush administration officials refused to cooperate with various Justice Department investigations during the final days of the Bush presidency, according to public records and interviews with federal law enforcement officials and many of the officials and their attorneys. In addition, two U.S. senators, a congresswoman, and…
Atty. Gen. Eric Holder Says America is a Nation of Cowards When It Comes to Race
Atty. Gen. Eric Holder Jr., a well respected figure in Washington, delivered some sobering and pointed remarks about race in America. Even with the first African American president and attorney general, he said the race issue is far from perfect. By DEVLIN BARRETT Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON — Eric Holder, the nation’s first black attorney…
At Least 10 People Vying For Philly U.S. Atty Job
A herd of candidates are trying to grab the U.S. Attorney post in Philly, but if history is any indication, there won’t be any decision made any time soon. By KITTY CAPARELLA Philadelphia Daily News PHILADELPHIA — WANTED: U.S. Attorney with trial experience, possibly a career prosecutor, outstanding academic credentials and a fervor to tackle…
Prosecution Team Replaced in Sen. Stevens Case
This prosecution team had so many screw ups that it seems this was the only logical move. Can this save the government from a mistrial or losing the case all together? Who knows. There’s still the issue of an FBI agent alleging government misconduct in the case. By Del Quentin Wilber Washington Post Staff Writer…
D.C. Councilman Marion Barry Pulls a Surprise: He Files his 2007 Taxes
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Marion Barry/official photo WASHINGTON — D.C. Councilman Marion Barry, who for years has tested the patience of the electorate and federal prosecutors alike, finally filed his 2007 tax return Tuesday, WRC-TV in Washington reported. The stations also said Barry, who is still beloved in certain sections of the city, “is threatening…
It’s Christmas For Homeland Security When it Comes to Stimulus Package
By Rich Cooper Security DeBrief WASHINGTON — Let it never be said that giving out Christmas presents has to happen just one day a year. In fact, it can occur any time the Congress and President are in the spending mood and, boy oh boy, are they in the spending mood. Below is what will…
Fed Prosecutors Talk to Yankee Pitcher in Roger Clemens Probe
The feds are actively pursuing its case against baseball star Roger Clemens, trying to figure out if he lied to Congress. The question is: can Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte help make their case? By Associated Press WASHINGTON – Federal prosecutors have interviewed Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte as they investigate whether his former teammate Roger Clemens…
Border Patrol Agents Who Shot Drug Dealer Released From Prison
For President Bush — who gave far few commutations or pardons than people expected — this was one of the higher profile cases. By CNN Two former U.S. Border Patrol agents — whose cases became flashpoints in the controversy over border security — were released early from prison Tuesday, one of their attorneys and a…