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White House Favoring Republican Choice for Utah U.S. Atty; Dems Not Happy

allan13 years ago01 mins

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The Obama administration is apparently looking to throw a bone to the Republicans in Utah. The Dessert News reports that the White House is looking to nominate the Republican’s choice for U.S. Attorney in Utah. Some Dems aren’t happy. The paper reported that the White House is looking a David Barlow,…

Politicians Voice Opposition to the Axing of Justice Unit that Cracked Down on Adult XXX

allan14 years ago14 years ago03 mins

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Some conservative politicians — mostly Republicans but some Dems — are beating their chest over pornography. The politicians including Sen. Orin Hatch (R-Utah) signed a letter earlier this month that was sent to Attorney Gen. Eric Holder Jr. complaining about the Justice Department shuttering its Obscenity Prosecution Task Force. The unit…