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No Joy in Job Hunt for Ex-Attorney General

Employers say thanks, but no thanks to Alberto Gonzales

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 13, 2008 7:19 AM CDT

(Newser) – Ex-attorneys general often enjoy elite private sector jobs, but disgraced Alberto Gonzales is still job-hunting since he resigned last August, the New York Times reports. Lawyers say perjury allegations concerning testimony about eavesdropping and his role in the politically motivated firing of federal prosecutors are the biggest problems with Gonzales' resume.

"Maybe the passage of time will provide some opportunity for him," said a lawyer at one firm that bypassed Gonzales' services. Gonzales hasn't had a job since leaving office—but he won't need to apply for food stamps just yet: He's pulling in nearly as much from speaking engagements as he made as attorney general.

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, left, is greeted by Director of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff, right, and Frances Townsend, after a farewell ceremony , Friday, Sept. 14, 2007 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales addresses Justice Department employees on his last day of work as Attorney General, Friday, Sept. 14, 2007 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales takes part in a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington in this Feb. 27, 2007 file photo. i (AP Photo)

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announces his resignation at the Department of Justice in Washington in this Aug. 27, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo)

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