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White House Hid Rove's Role in US Attorney Hiring

Leaked emails show cover-up of meddling

By Colleen Barry,  Newser Staff

Posted May 11, 2007 2:39 PM CDT

(Newser) – Karl Rove finagled a U.S. attorney post for his protégé Timothy Griffin, and the White House concealed his role in the appointment, the National Journal concludes from previously unrelease e-mails leaked to them. Griffin replaced fired attorney Bud Cummins; a Justice Department letter...   Read full story »

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