Published 4/18/2009
by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart
at CNN Political Ticker
Attorney General Eric Holder helped honor Janet Reno, his former boss, Friday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Eight years and three months after then-Attorney General Janet Reno hugged her Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder goodbye, now Attorney General Holder warmly embraced his former boss at ceremonies honoring Reno's career achievements.
With dozens of former Clinton administration officials and [...]
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