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Obama Nominates US Attorney Fired Under Bush

Nevada prosecutor to get old job back

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(Newser) – A US attorney fired by the Bush administration is set to get his old job back, the Washington Post reports. Daniel Bolger, whose 2006 firing is among those being probed for partisan motivation, has been nominated by President Obama to again be the federal prosecutor for Nevada. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, when grilled by the Senate Judiciary Committee, was unable to recall the reason for Bolger's firing.

Then-Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty wrote in an email that he was "skittish" about Bolger's firing, although he did not intervene. Bolger has the support of both Nevada's senators, Republican John Ensign and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. "Dan is a highly qualified and skilled lawyer who served Nevada well before being wrongly removed from office," Reid said. "I look forward to a speedy confirmation."

Daniel Bogden, former US Attorney for the District of Nevada, testifies before the US House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill March, 6, 2007.
Daniel Bogden, former US Attorney for the District of Nevada, testifies before the US House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill March, 6, 2007.   (Getty Images)
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I am extremely honored that President Obama has nominated me. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity this nomination presents for me to return to public service. - Daniel Bogden

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Doctor_Zaius
Aug 1, 09 12:23 PM CDT
Good for him. Reply
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kokuaguy
Aug 1, 09 12:31 PM CDT
Good for President Obama. Reply
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Jayster999
Aug 1, 09 12:33 PM CDT
Obama seems to like leftovers, like continuing GW's militarism and attacks on privacy and liberty. People think Barry represents a "New Deal"? Hah! It's leftovers--for the next 3 years. Reply
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kokuaguy
Aug 1, 09 2:48 PM CDT
I didn't see that one coming. I think you've been hanging with zee "pwohlah" too much. Wait till C_k hears what you said about the G.A.S. Oooh ... be afraid. Be VERY afraid !!! ; ^)
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Jayster999
Aug 1, 09 3:07 PM CDT
kuku: I never claimed to be partisan. GW and Cheney were crooked bums--much like your boy Barry. People don't become president without the financial support and clout of the rich and powerful--don't you realize that? That being said, I will take reps over dems any day because they are for LESS socialism. Reply
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