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tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com - 11/12/2008
ICE Won't Say Whether It'll Reveal Who Leaked Immigration Status Of Obama's Aunt
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement won't say whether findings from its investigation into the source of an election-eve leak about the immigration status of Barack Obama's aunt will be made public. Kelly Nantel, a spokesperson for ICE, told TPMMuckraker in an email: "I ... don't know if ...
Days After Leak About Obama’s Aunt, Immigration Chief Julie Myers Announces Resignation
thinkprogress.org - 11/6/2008
Days After Leak About Obama’s Aunt, Immigration Chief Julie Myers Announces Resignation
— thinkprogress.org — Yesterday evening, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) chief Julie Myers... will be stepping down on Nov. 15, although he gave no reason for her departure. From the press release :  ... (more) Days After Leak About Obama’s Aunt, Immigration Chief ...

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Political Animal — ... : "The New Hampshire Senate became the first state legislative body in the country with a majority-female membership." * Someone at Immigration and Customs Enforcement screwed around a few days before the election, but we don't know who . * Harold Meyerson offers ...

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