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eschatonblog.com - 1/16/2009
The Schloz
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Keep on running! WASHINGTON (AP) — If confirmed as attorney general, Eric Holder says he'll review the decision not to prosecute a former Justice Department official for making false statements to Congress. An inspector general report this week found that Bradley Schlozman, the former head of ...

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Kyl Falsely Claims Holder Doesn’t Support Patriot Act, Says He Shouldn’t Be AG If He’s Against Torture
thinkprogress.org - 1/10/2009
Kyl Falsely Claims Holder Doesn’t Support Patriot Act, Says He Shouldn’t Be AG If He’s Against ...
— thinkprogress.org — Conservatives, led by former Bush adviser Karl Rove , are hoping to use the upcoming confirmation hearing of Eric Holder, President-elect Obama’s nominee for Attorney General, to “ lay down a marker ” that will show they “they ... (more) Kyl Falsely Claims Holder Doesn’t Support Patriot Act, ...

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redstate.com - 1/13/2009
BREAKING: National Rifle Association Wusses Out On Holder
— redstate.com — The NRA Grassroots Hotline is 1-800-392-8683. Remember, if they tell you they are opposed to Holder, ask if they are going to score a vote and testify. The answer is "no." They're just going to send a letter. Sources inside the National Rifle ... (more) BREAKING: National Rifle Association Wusses Out On Holder

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tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com - 1/13/2009
Schloz Broke Law, But Won't Face Criminal Charges
— tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — In case you were wondering about why the Schlozman report is dated July 2 2008 but was only released today, see this excerpt from page one: We referred the findings from our investigation to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia ... (more) Schloz Broke Law, But Won't Face Criminal Charges

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Thirsty work
The Sideshow — ... It would be really good news if the Justice Department finally did prosecute Bradley Schlozman, one of the scummiest scum of the administration. ...

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