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Cautious Mukasey Disappoints Former Backers

It's 'business as usual' in AG's office

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 23, 2008 3:52 AM CDT

(Newser) – Attorney General Michael Mukasey's cautious approach has disappointed one-time backers who hoped for a new direction at the Justice Department, reports the New York Times. He has been reluctant to probe the US attorney firings that triggered predecessor Alberto Gonzales' downfall, and has moved at...   Read full story »

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