The country has already broken the racial barrier by electing an African American president. It’s interesting that it has taken this long to get a Hispanic or a woman as a U.S. Attorney in Massachusetts. By Jonathan Saltzman Boston Globe Staff BOSTON — Carmen M. Ortiz, who grew up poor in New York City’s Spanish…
The administration has a lot of work ahead when it comes to appointing new U.S. Attorneys around the country. Lately, influential politicians have been putting in their recommendations. Here’s the latest from one of the heavy hitters in the Senate. By Jonathan Saltzman Boston Globe BOSTON — A federal prosecutor and two prominent partners at…
When it comes to appointments of judges and U.S. Attorneys, not all that much may change simply because Sen. Arlen Specter has changed parties. He often exercised independence and is likely to continue on that path. David Ingram Legal Times WASHINGTON — Sen. Arlen Specter’s switch to the Democratic Party brings his new colleagues a…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com U.S. Attorney Deborah Rhodes of Alabama’s Southern District in Mobile becomes the latest U.S. Attorney to step down. The Press-Register in Alabama reported that the prosecutor will step down April 17. Rhodes assumed the position initially on an interim basis in 2005 after U.S. Attorney David York resigned “amid allegations of…
It’s an interesting mix of candidates for the U.S. Atty. post in Virginia. The question is whether President Obama wants to deal with the possible backlash of appointing an ex-lobbyist or the Virginia governor’s brother-in-law. The latter might look just a little too much like political cronyism even if he is well qualified. Va. Gov. Tim…
President Obama rode into town on an anti-lobby crusade. Will he now appoint a lobbyist for the U.S. Attorney job in Virginia and risk creating controversy? Then again, the guy is currently employed by the Justice Department. So how big of a risk is it? By Jerry Markon and Meg Smith Washington Post Staff Writers…
Now when you talk about the Justice Department, here’s a little justice. Daniel Bogden was one of the 9 U.S. Attorneys fired during the Bush regime. Now Sen. Reid wants to right a wrong and have him return. It’s a nice gesture to help patch up an ugly chapter in the Justice Department. By Lisa…
Some U.S. Attorneys haven’t waited to get the boot. Some hope to stay. And some figure they’ll get the boot and are passing around resumes. By MARTHA BELLISLE Reno Gazette-Journal RENO, Nevada — As the Obama administration takes over, Nevada’s U.S. attorney is looking for a new job, though he has not been asked to…
