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Gonzales Lands Teaching Gig at Texas Tech

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(Newser) – It took a while, but Alberto Gonzales has a job again. Nearly two years after resigning as George Bush's attorney general, Gonzales has been hired by Texas Tech to teach a course this fall, reports the Austin American-Statesman. Gonzales will be a visiting professor in the political science department and will lecture on the executive branch of government. He also will help recruit minority students.

“Judge Gonzales brings a unique experience to our classroom," says a Texas Tech dean. "His career in law, government and public service will provide our political science students a rich perspective of the executive branch and issues and challenges facing our nation." Gonzales resigned in 2007 under a barrage of criticism, including speculation that he fired federal attorneys because of their political orientation.

Alberto Gonzales in 2007.
Alberto Gonzales in 2007.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Alberto Gonzales in 2005.
Alberto Gonzales in 2005.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
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gabo
Jul 7, 09 9:14 PM CDT
What's the course, "Selling Your Soul For Power?" Reply
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Jul 7, 09 9:16 PM CDT
He has no soul, never did.
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Jul 7, 09 9:23 PM CDT
Followed up with "How to Be Totally Incompetent and Still Be Rewarded".
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Jul 7, 09 11:45 PM CDT
"Running a Con in Constitutional Law"
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Jul 8, 09 12:09 AM CDT
Piece of Sh!t!
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