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Gonzales Wipes Out

Even Republicans turn on AG as he tries to defend US attorney decisions

By J. Kelman, Newser User

Posted Apr 20, 2007 9:53 AM CDT

(Newser) – Senate Republicans turned on Alberto Gonzales yesterday, leaving little political wiggle room for the embattled A.G. Even the most mild questions from Republicans— including traditional Bush allies—about the U.S. attorney dismissals yielded embarrassing results for Gonzales, who came across as strangely disengaged... Read full story »

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Even Republicans turn on AG as he tries to defend US attorney decisions

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