Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Bush Admin fires US Attorneys en masse, replacing with interim appointees

Sen. Feinstein blows whistle: Using obscure Patriot Act provision, US Dept. of Justice is forcing U.S. Attorneys around the country who are investigating corruption to resign their positions, not based on any allegation of misconduct. The AG plans to appoint interim replacements to avoid Senate confirmation hearings. Video and transcript at link.

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