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Justice Dept. Hiring Practices Illegal: Report

Gonzales aides judged high-level applicants by their politics

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 28, 2008 12:21 PM CDT

(Newser) – Alberto Gonzales’ Justice Department illegally discriminated against applicants for career positions based on political considerations, a new report by the department's inspector general finds. Gonzales’ White House liaison Monica Goodling routinely violated civil service laws by asking "What is it about George W. Bush...   Read full story »

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