Justice Dept. accused of blocking Gonzales probe - Los Angeles Times
Excerpt:
"Office of Special Counsel chief says his investigation into alleged politicization of the attorney general's agency has been repeatedly 'impeded.'"
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-probe29jan29,1,3774918.story?track=rss&ctrack=3&cset=true
Showing posts with label Alberto Gonzales. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alberto Gonzales. Show all posts
Tuesday
Justice Dept. accused of blocking Gonzales probe - Los Angeles Times
Thursday
Tuesday
Giuliani, in Detroit, wants Chertoff for top attorney
Excerpt:
"Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani suggested Monday before a fundraiser here that President Bush might want to look to Michael Chertoff, whom Giuliani once hired, when seeking a replacement for embattled outgoing Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.
Gonzales, the nation's first Hispanic attorney general, announced Monday he was stepping down next month.
"I think Judge Gonzales has given service with his contribution both at the White House and as attorney general," the former New York mayor and federal prosecutor said outside the Fox Theatre. "He made his choice. I know he's lived through a lot of fire in many areas.""
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Gonzales Kicked On His Way Out The Door
Excerpt:
"Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' resignation caught the news media and the nation's political establishment by surprise yesterday morning. Up until then, the only public hint that the resignation may be coming was an item in this week's U.S. News and World Report's "Washington Whispers" column, which reported "the buzz among top Bushies" that Gonzales may be considering leaving his post. The New York Times says "there had been rumblings over the weekend," but "the White House sought to quell the rumors." In his "Washington Sketch" column for the Washington Post, Dana Milbank writes that faced with the rumors, "the attorney general directed his spokesman to deny" them. Adds Milbank, "For a man accused of lying to Congress, it was a fitting way to go out."
Milbank's dig at Gonzales is representative of the tenor of the media coverage on his departure. Overwhelmingly, opposition to Gonzales is being cast as deep and bipartisan and even unnamed sources in the Administration are said to be glad the embattled Attorney General decided to leave. The New York Times reports Gonzales "offered no clear explanation of the reasons for his departure or its timing. The announcement caught his top aides at the Justice Department by surprise, leading to speculation among lawmakers and department officials that Mr. Gonzales may have felt pressure from within the administration to step down." The Politico says Gonzales' departure came "to the relief of many administration officials who have long considered him an embarrassment.""
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/politics/bulletin/bulletin_070828.htm
Monday
Bush's Statement on Gonzales
Excerpt:
"Text of President Bush on Monday, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions.
This morning Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced that he will leave the Department of Justice after two and a half years of service to the department.
Al Gonzales is a man of integrity, decency and principle, and I have reluctantly accepted his resignation with great appreciation for the service that he has provided for our country.
As attorney general and before that as White House counsel, Al Gonzales has played a critical role in shaping our policies in the war on terror and has worked tirelessly to make this country safer. The Patriot Act, the Military Commissions Act and other important laws bear his imprint."
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8R9FHVO0&show_article=1
Gonzales resigns: Reid reaction
"Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, issued a statement reacting to Alberto Gonzales' resignation Monday.
"Alberto Gonzales was never the right man for this job. He lacked independence, he lacked judgment, and he lacked the spine to say no to Karl Rove," he said. "This resignation is not the end of the story. Congress must get to the bottom of this mess and follow the facts where they lead, into the White House.""
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/08/27/gonzales-resigns-reid-reaction/
Attorney General Gonzales Resigns
Excerpt:
"Embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, under fire from congressional Democrats, has resigned, senior Bush administration officials said Monday.
A senior Justice Department official said that a likely temporary replacement for Mr. Gonzales is Solicitor General Paul Clement, who would take over until a permanent replacement is found.
Another official, also speaking on grounds of anonymity, said that Mr. Gonzales had submitted a resignation letter last Friday. These officials declined to be identified because the formal announcement about Mr. Gonzales was still pending."
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB117408132373139865.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
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