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No More Politics in Justice Dept., Mukasey Vows

Bush's Attorney General nominee promises independent voice

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 17, 2007 12:19 PM CDT

(Newser) – A Michael Mukasey-led Justice Department won’t be the White House puppet many accused it of being under Alberto Gonzalez, the Attorney General nominee promised as confirmation hearings opened today. “Legal decisions and the progress of cases are decided by facts and law, not... Read full story »

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