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thehill.com - 12/16/2008

GOP probes Holder’s role in Elian Gonzales case

— thehill.com — Senate Republicans have requested information about Attorney General nominee Eric Holder’s role in the Elian Gonzales controversy... as part of a broad probe into his tenure with the Clinton administration and potential ties to presidential scandals ... (more) GOP probes Holder’s role in Elian Gonzales case

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suntimes.com - 12/17/2008

Holder omitted Blagojevich link from questionnaire

— suntimes.com — Before Eric Holder was President-elect Barack Obama's choice to be attorney general, he was Gov. Blagojevich's pick... to sort out a mess involving Illinois' long-dormant casino license. (more) Holder omitted Blagojevich link from questionnaire

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thinkprogress.org - 12/14/2008

Rove Reportedly Will ‘Help Lead’ GOP’s Fight Against Eric Holder For Attorney General

— thinkprogress.org — Senate Republicans, including Sens. Arlen Specter (R-PA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Jon Kyl (R-AZ), are trying delay... confirmation hearings for Attorney General nominee Eric Holder, raising questions about Holder’s role in the 2001 pardon of ... (more) Rove Reportedly Will ‘Help Lead’ GOP’s Fight Against ...

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Pat Leahy gets it: If the Rs are gonna act like lying scumbag ignoramuses, then treat them like lying scumbag ignoramuses
DownWithTyranny! — ... Attorney General nominees have been confirmed, on average, in approximately three weeks, with some being confirmed even more quickly. The Senate should immediately move to consider Judge Mukasey's nomination and ensure he is confirmed before Congress recesses for Columbus Day.' I held that hearing within 30 days. We should not change the standards now that a Democrat is making the selection." A LINK TO SENATOR LEAHY'S FULL STATEMENT Here is a link to the press release from Senator Leahy's office about his statement, including the complete text ...

BREAKING: Rove To Lead The Good Fight Against Holder
Firedoglake — ... ). In spite of this fact, Judiciary Committee Chairman Pat Leahy inexplicably thinks he is the greatest thing since sliced bread and can't wait to confirm the relentless big business elite power suck up Holder: ...

Rove Reportedly Will ‘Help Lead’ GOP’s Fight Against Eric Holder For Attorney General
Think Progress — ... On Friday, Senate Judiciary Chairman Pat Leahy (D-VT) released a statement noting that the Republicans initially praised Holder, but now seem to be taking their marching orders from Rove: ...

Rove Reportedly Will ?Help Lead? GOP?s Fight Against Eric Holder For Attorney General
The Hollywood Liberal — ... “: ROVE: He was deeply involved as the Deputy Attorney General in the controversial pardon of Marc Rich. … I think it’s going to be clearly examined, if for no other reason that people want to lay down markers that that kind of behavior is inappropriate. … But again, there will be some attention paid to this. On Friday, Senate Judiciary Chairman Pat Leahy (D-VT) released a statement noting that the Republicans initially praised Holder, but now seem to be taking their marching orders from Rove : LEAHY: In addition, Senator Grassley has acknowledged Mr. Holder’s impeccable ...