added 2007 Mon Jun 11 23:20:02 by TechnologyExpert
The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Monday he will vote for a no-confidence resolution against Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. 'If you ask Arlen Specter, do I have confidence in Attorney General Gonzales, the answer is a resounding no,' Specter said during a news conference in Philadelphia.
The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Monday he will vote for a no-confidence resolution against Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. 'If you ask Arlen Specter, do I have confidence in Attorney General Gonzales, the answer is a resounding no,' Specter said during a news conference in Philadelphia.
added 2007 Fri Jun 8 22:16:43 by TechnologyExpert
The Senate will hold a "no confidence" vote on embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales this Monday, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, announced. In a statement released Friday, Schumer said if all senators followed their conscience, "this vote would be unanimous."
The Senate will hold a "no confidence" vote on embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales this Monday, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, announced. In a statement released Friday, Schumer said if all senators followed their conscience, "this vote would be unanimous."
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 17:31:42 by TechnologyExpert
VP Cheney blocked the promotion of a Justice Dept official involved in a bedside standoff over Bush's eavesdropping program, a Senate committee learned Wed. In a written account, former Deputy AG James Comey said Cheney warned AG Alberto Gonzales that he would oppose the promotion of a dept official who once threatened to resign over the program.
VP Cheney blocked the promotion of a Justice Dept official involved in a bedside standoff over Bush's eavesdropping program, a Senate committee learned Wed. In a written account, former Deputy AG James Comey said Cheney warned AG Alberto Gonzales that he would oppose the promotion of a dept official who once threatened to resign over the program.
added 2007 Fri Jun 1 22:59:12 by TechnologyExpert
Last week, President Bush nominated James W. Holsinger to become the next Surgeon General of the United States. But as BarbinMD points out, Holsinger's nomination to be "America's doctor" is troubling. He has a long history of prejudice toward gays and lesbians.
Last week, President Bush nominated James W. Holsinger to become the next Surgeon General of the United States. But as BarbinMD points out, Holsinger's nomination to be "America's doctor" is troubling. He has a long history of prejudice toward gays and lesbians.
added 2007 Wed May 30 23:48:49 by TechnologyExpert
While the political world obsesses over whether Attorney General Alberto Gonzales can survive the outcry over the politically motivated dismissal of eight US Attorneys, the legal academy has been debating a different aspect of the fallout: Could a case be made that the chief law-enforcement officer of the United States should be disbarred?
While the political world obsesses over whether Attorney General Alberto Gonzales can survive the outcry over the politically motivated dismissal of eight US Attorneys, the legal academy has been debating a different aspect of the fallout: Could a case be made that the chief law-enforcement officer of the United States should be disbarred?
added 2007 Tue May 29 18:44:56 by TechnologyExpert
Why did this rather public controversy over sex offender MySpace pages erupt this month? Curiously, it began when MySpace - often criticized for inaction on child safety issues - took a strong action against registered sex offenders.
Why did this rather public controversy over sex offender MySpace pages erupt this month? Curiously, it began when MySpace - often criticized for inaction on child safety issues - took a strong action against registered sex offenders.
added 2007 Sun May 27 16:26:24 by TimALoftis
Gonzales, the president's lawyer and Texas buddy, is twisting slowly in the wind, facing a vote of no confidence from the Senate.
Gonzales, the president's lawyer and Texas buddy, is twisting slowly in the wind, facing a vote of no confidence from the Senate.
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added 2007 Sat May 26 13:21:24 by Aidenag
The Justice Department has broadened an internal investigation into whether aides to Atty. Gen. Alberto R. Gonzales improperly took into account political considerations in hiring employees, officials familiar with the probe said Thursday.
The Justice Department has broadened an internal investigation into whether aides to Atty. Gen. Alberto R. Gonzales improperly took into account political considerations in hiring employees, officials familiar with the probe said Thursday.
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added 2007 Sat May 19 3:27:08 by Alexia
Rep. Artur Davis, a Democrat from Mobile, said Friday he is pushing for a "no confidence" vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Davis and Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., both former federal prosecutors, said they would introduce the symbolic resolution urging Gonzales' resignation on Monday. Two Democratic senators, Chuck Schumer of New York and Dianne Feinstein of California, said earlier this week they would offer a similar resolution stating that Gonzales was too weakened to remain on the job.
Rep. Artur Davis, a Democrat from Mobile, said Friday he is pushing for a "no confidence" vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Davis and Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., both former federal prosecutors, said they would introduce the symbolic resolution urging Gonzales' resignation on Monday. Two Democratic senators, Chuck Schumer of New York and Dianne Feinstein of California, said earlier this week they would offer a similar resolution stating that Gonzales was too weakened to remain on the job.
added 2007 Fri May 18 21:29:43 by populist
despite the variety of reasons for Gonzales to resign, Coburn appears to have backed away from his stern approach to Gonzales.
despite the variety of reasons for Gonzales to resign, Coburn appears to have backed away from his stern approach to Gonzales.
added 2007 Thu May 17 1:35:52 by TechnologyExpert
Alberto Gonzales came under renewed pressure Wednesday, as a 3rd senator called for his resignation and Democrats challenged his truthfulness about President Bush's no-warrant eavesdropping program.
Alberto Gonzales came under renewed pressure Wednesday, as a 3rd senator called for his resignation and Democrats challenged his truthfulness about President Bush's no-warrant eavesdropping program.
added 2007 Wed May 16 17:05:30 by sexystacked
Former Deputy Attorney General James Comey tells the Senate Judiciary Committee about wrangling between the Justice Department and the White House over the implementation of a domestic surveillance program in 2004. He said that he and a number of high-ranking Justice Department officials threatened to resign over the dispute.
Former Deputy Attorney General James Comey tells the Senate Judiciary Committee about wrangling between the Justice Department and the White House over the implementation of a domestic surveillance program in 2004. He said that he and a number of high-ranking Justice Department officials threatened to resign over the dispute.
added 2007 Sun May 13 3:06:26 by bubba2
"Mr. President, you did not listen," General Batiste says ... "You continue to pursue a failed strategy that is breaking our great Army and Marine Corps. I left the Army in protest in order to speak out. Mr. President, you have placed our nation in peril. Our only hope is that Congress will act now to protect our fighting men and wom
"Mr. President, you did not listen," General Batiste says ... "You continue to pursue a failed strategy that is breaking our great Army and Marine Corps. I left the Army in protest in order to speak out. Mr. President, you have placed our nation in peril. Our only hope is that Congress will act now to protect our fighting men and wom
added 2007 Sat May 5 15:56:59 by TimALoftis
The House Judiciary Committee will summon Attorney General Alberto Gonzales next week to answer fresh charges stemming from the failure of the Justice Department's civil rights division to hire more minorities.
The House Judiciary Committee will summon Attorney General Alberto Gonzales next week to answer fresh charges stemming from the failure of the Justice Department's civil rights division to hire more minorities.
added 2007 Sat Apr 28 19:02:15 by TechnologyExpert
President Bush should sign legislation starting the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq on Oct. 1, retired Army Lt. Gen. William Odom said Saturday. "I hope the president seizes this moment for a basic change in course and signs the bill Congress has sent him," Odom said, delivering the Democrats' weekly radio address.
President Bush should sign legislation starting the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq on Oct. 1, retired Army Lt. Gen. William Odom said Saturday. "I hope the president seizes this moment for a basic change in course and signs the bill Congress has sent him," Odom said, delivering the Democrats' weekly radio address.
added 2007 Thu Apr 26 17:44:41 by SusanParrish
Democrats are ignoring important Iraq briefings conducted by General David Petraeus in an apparent effort to stymie efforts in Iraq. It is well known that they are not supportive of the troops in Iraq and the president's "surge" plan, but to skip these briefings is an act of blatant negligence that borders on the criminal.
Democrats are ignoring important Iraq briefings conducted by General David Petraeus in an apparent effort to stymie efforts in Iraq. It is well known that they are not supportive of the troops in Iraq and the president's "surge" plan, but to skip these briefings is an act of blatant negligence that borders on the criminal.
added 2007 Tue Apr 24 22:17:57 by TimALoftis
With Attorney General Alberto Gonzales vowing to remain in his job and President Bush standing by him, Senate Democratic leaders are seriously considering bringing a resolution to the floor expressing no confidence in Gonzales, according to a senior leadership source.
With Attorney General Alberto Gonzales vowing to remain in his job and President Bush standing by him, Senate Democratic leaders are seriously considering bringing a resolution to the floor expressing no confidence in Gonzales, according to a senior leadership source.
added 2007 Tue Apr 24 11:05:01 by MyWayOnNow
Toyota Motor Corp. became the world's top auto seller in the first three months of the year, passing rival General Motors Corp. for the first time, the Japanese automaker said Tuesday.
Toyota Motor Corp. became the world's top auto seller in the first three months of the year, passing rival General Motors Corp. for the first time, the Japanese automaker said Tuesday.
added 2007 Mon Apr 23 1:07:57 by TimALoftis
Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) of all people corners Alberto Gonzales by asking him the most reasonable questions. See here why his answers were awful.
Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) of all people corners Alberto Gonzales by asking him the most reasonable questions. See here why his answers were awful.
added 2007 Sat Apr 21 14:24:41 by TimALoftis
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has called on embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign a day after his lackluster performance before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has called on embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign a day after his lackluster performance before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
added 2007 Fri Apr 20 23:07:45 by TechnologyExpert
One reason automakers want to jump into the debate is the growing desire among the general public to address climate change, said Mike Stanton, a former lobbyist for the Big Three and now president of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, a trade group that represents Japanese automakers.
One reason automakers want to jump into the debate is the growing desire among the general public to address climate change, said Mike Stanton, a former lobbyist for the Big Three and now president of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, a trade group that represents Japanese automakers.
added 2007 Thu Apr 19 17:21:04 by TechnologyExpert
His job in jeopardy, A.G. Alberto Gonzales went before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to explain his murky role in the dismissal of eight federal prosecutors last winter. Seated alone at the witness table, Gonzales listened quietly as Sen. Patrick Leahy, the committee's chairman, delivered a tongue-lashing in the opening moments.
His job in jeopardy, A.G. Alberto Gonzales went before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to explain his murky role in the dismissal of eight federal prosecutors last winter. Seated alone at the witness table, Gonzales listened quietly as Sen. Patrick Leahy, the committee's chairman, delivered a tongue-lashing in the opening moments.
added 2007 Thu Apr 19 14:10:54 by TimALoftis
When Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales's top aide contemplated the mass dismissal of chief federal prosecutors two years ago, he advocated keeping the "loyal Bushies." Two years later, the question confronting President Bush is whether to keep Gonzales the very model of a loyal Bushie.
When Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales's top aide contemplated the mass dismissal of chief federal prosecutors two years ago, he advocated keeping the "loyal Bushies." Two years later, the question confronting President Bush is whether to keep Gonzales the very model of a loyal Bushie.
added 2007 Tue Apr 17 17:30:35 by Karina
The Bush administration has pushed for Gonzales to testify as soon as possible, and the long-scheduled hearing is widely viewed as the attorney general's last chance to quiet a controversy that has prompted calls in both parties for his resignation.
The Bush administration has pushed for Gonzales to testify as soon as possible, and the long-scheduled hearing is widely viewed as the attorney general's last chance to quiet a controversy that has prompted calls in both parties for his resignation.
added 2007 Sat Apr 14 0:45:38 by TimALoftis
The Justice Department identified five Bush administration insiders as replacement U.S. attorneys almost a year before most of the prosecutors were fired, contrary to repeated claims that no such list had ever been drawn up, according to documents released today.
The Justice Department identified five Bush administration insiders as replacement U.S. attorneys almost a year before most of the prosecutors were fired, contrary to repeated claims that no such list had ever been drawn up, according to documents released today.
added 2007 Fri Apr 13 21:20:36 by TechnologyExpert
The spreadsheet appears to assess a list of U.S. Attorneys based on a variety of different qualifications, including prosecution experience and political experience. But there is one column dedicated solely to an assessment of whether the attorneys are members of the Federalist Society.
The spreadsheet appears to assess a list of U.S. Attorneys based on a variety of different qualifications, including prosecution experience and political experience. But there is one column dedicated solely to an assessment of whether the attorneys are members of the Federalist Society.
added 2007 Sun Apr 8 2:53:01 by bubba2
2 big ImpreMedia-owned newspapers argue in a common editorial that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign. "The firing of the U.S. attorneys is sufficient cause for doubting his capacity for distinguishing his loyalty to President Bush from his duty to citizens," the editorial says.
2 big ImpreMedia-owned newspapers argue in a common editorial that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign. "The firing of the U.S. attorneys is sufficient cause for doubting his capacity for distinguishing his loyalty to President Bush from his duty to citizens," the editorial says.
added 2007 Fri Apr 6 18:17:26 by KelLuv
The Justice Department under Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has come in for criticism by the Senate Judiciary Committee in the past two days for failing to turn over documents related to the firing of 8 US Attorneys and for failing to answer questions submitted after a Jan. 18 hearing.
The Justice Department under Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has come in for criticism by the Senate Judiciary Committee in the past two days for failing to turn over documents related to the firing of 8 US Attorneys and for failing to answer questions submitted after a Jan. 18 hearing.
added 2007 Thu Apr 5 20:07:19 by populist
Bob says Gonzales must go; Cal says not just yet. But both see the U.S. attorneys scandal as another reason why we should keep closer tabs on the USA Patriot Act.
Bob says Gonzales must go; Cal says not just yet. But both see the U.S. attorneys scandal as another reason why we should keep closer tabs on the USA Patriot Act.
