Iowa’s U.S. Atty. Matthew Whitaker to Step Down
U.S. Atty. Whitaker/doj photo By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Des Moines U.S. Attorney Matthew G. Whitaker, a former All-American football player for the University of Iowa, has announced his resignation, effective when his successor is officially appointed. “Being United States Attorney…
Senate Judiciary Gives the Nod to Mass. and Ga. U.S. Attys
Edward Tarver/campaign photo By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Judiciary committee on Thursday gave the nod for U.S. Attorneys in Massachusetts and Georgia. The U.S. Senate will now vote on the nominations. The committee’s nod went to Carmen Milagros Ortiz of Massachusetts and Ed Tarver of the southern District of Georgia.
Controversial Pitts. U.S. Atty. Mary Pat Buchanan to Step Down Nov. 16
Bush Holdover U.S. Atty. Mary Beth Buchanan By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Pittsburgh U.S. Attorney Mary Pat Buchanan, who bumped up against her share of controversy during her eight-year reign, and gained notoriety for prosecuting comedian Tommy Chong’s drug paraphernalia shop, is stepping down Nov. 16, the Associated Press reported. The news agency said…
Ex-FBI Dir. Louis Freeh Joins Bank Board
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Ex-FBI Director Louis J. Freeh is getting his name out in the public lately. Last week, he made news when he received an Italian citizenship during a ceremony at the Italian embassy in Washington. On Wednesday, the Business Wire announced that the ex-Gman has been elected to the board…
Atty. Gen. Holder Appoints 9 U.S. Attorneys to His Advisory Board
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Atty. General Eric Holder has appointed nine new U.S. Attorneys to serve two-year terms on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys. The committee, created in 1973, will report to Holder through the deputy Attorney General. The panel speaks on behalf of the U.S. Attorneys and provides input…