Breaking News: Eric Holder Jr. Confirmed 75-21 as New Atty. General
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — It’s official. The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Eric. H. Holder Jr. Monday night as the 82nd Attorney General of United States, replacing Michael Mukasey who was tasked with repairing the damaged reputation of the department. The vote was 75-21. Holder, a well-liked figure in Washington, becomes the first black Attorney…