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Crime, Department of Justice, Monica Goodling, Orin Kerr, Politics, U.S. Attorneys Offices, You Go Girl
Monica Goodling: Damsel in Distress?
Our bestest gal pal, Monica M. Goodling, is in the news once again. From the AP (via the Volokh Conspiracy): The Justice Department is investigating whether its former White House liaison used political affiliation in deciding who to hire as entry-level prosecutors in U.S. attorneys’ offices around the country, The Associated Press has learned. Doing […] -
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Update: Notes on Some Scandals
Two quick things: According to the DOJ vacancies website, Shanetta Y. Cutlar, Chief of the Special Litigation Section at the U.S. Department of Justice and a two-time ATL Diva of the Day, is seeking new grist for her mill. Don’t apply for a position in her office without reading ATL’s hard-hitting coverage of this tempestuous […] - Sponsored
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Breaking News: Immunity for Lat's Girl Monica Goodling
I’m sure Lat will have more to say about this, but I just wanted to report the facts. The vote was 32-6 (2/3 was needed). A separate vote to authorize a subpoena for Goodling passed by voice vote. This from AP via Yahoo!: The votes instruct a House lawyer to seek an immunity grant from […]
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Alberto Gonzales, Department of Justice, Politics, U.S. Attorneys Offices
You're Doing a Fine Job, Gonzo
Apparently the one guy that counts was satisfied with Alberto Gonzales’ testimony before Congress last week. From the New York Times: President Bush said Monday that the Congressional testimony of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales last week, roundly panned by members of both parties, had “increased my confidence in his ability to do the job.” […] -
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The Alberto Gonzales Deathwatch: What Do You Think?
Today is Friday, the favorite day of the week for high-profile government officials to announce their departures. E.g., Sandra Day O’Connor; Monica Goodling; Cully Stimson. Might Alberto Gonzales resign as Attorney General today? We doubt it. Coming on the heels of yesterday’s Senate Judiciary Committee testimony, where AGAG took a real beating, it would look […] -
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Alberto Gonzales: The Morning After
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales made a make-or-break appearance yesterday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. We covered his SJC testimony extensively. See here, here, and here. If the Gonzales testimony were a Broadway show, today would be the morning after opening night, when the all-powerful Ben Brantley theatre critics weigh in. And based on the reviews […] -
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Alberto Gonzales: The Grilling Resumes (Part 3)
We’re getting underway again, with the testimony of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Some random audience member just shouted out: “Hi Senator Kyl!” 2:39: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who missed much of the morning session due to a funeral, is leading off the afternoon questioning. He reads a brief introductory statement […] -
Alberto Gonzales, Department of Justice, Politics, Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Attorneys Offices
Alberto Gonzales: In the Hot Seat (Part 2)
We’re picking up with where we left off, in our liveblogging of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. 10:50: Sen. Herb. Kohl is REALLY going after AGAG. He cites poll data showing that approximately half of the American public wants Gonzales to resign. Kohl is in essence asking: Why are you […] - Sponsored
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Alberto Gonzales, Department of Justice, Politics, Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Attorneys Offices
Alberto Gonzales: In the Hot Seat (Part 1)
We’re liveblogging Attorney General Alberto Gonzales’s desperate fight for his political life testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is just getting underway. Our commentary will be added continuously to this post (until we eventually migrate to a new post). So just refresh your browser for the latest. 9:35: Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), SJC Chairman, […] -
Department of Justice, Law Schools, Monica Goodling, Rudeness, U.S. Attorneys Offices
Wherein Bill Maher Speaks Rudely of Our Girl Monica
Viewer discretion advised. This video clip is very elitist (or “tierist,” as some of you might say, referring to the U.S. News system of ranking law schools in tiers): Bill Maher New Rule – From Elites to Jesus [YouTube] -
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Paul McNulty: On His Way Out?
We had previously suggested that Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNulty — who by some accounts is the one who REALLY screwed up in the U.S. Attorneys firing fiasco — might be leaving the Justice Department. It looks like our prediction may come to pass. Rule No. 1 inside the Beltway: “If they don’t deny […] -
Crime, Department of Justice, Fabulosity, John Conyers, Monica Goodling, Politics, U.S. Attorneys Offices, You Go Girl
House Judiciary Committee: Please Approve Immunity for Monica Goodling
We are very, very excited. The magnificent Monica Goodling, the former Justice Department lawyer involved in the controverisal U.S. Attorney firings, may be coming to our living room! Alas, Goodling won’t be visiting us in person (although we hereby issue her a standing invitation). But we’re hopeful that she’ll be appearing on our television, via […] -
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Rachel Brand: The Prom Queen Stays Out of Trouble
The U.S. Attorney firing scandal rolls on. The WSJ Law Blog has a good linkwrap, highlighing the latest developments. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is frantically preparing for his make-or-break testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow. Remember the musical montage in Back to School, in which Rodney Dangerfield is shown cramming for his final exams […]
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Department of Justice, Fabulosity, Monica Goodling, Reader Polls, U.S. Attorneys Offices, You Go Girl
Monica Goodling: Where Is the Love?
Apparently the world is not yet ready for successful and strong professional women. Even if they are widely praised for their brilliance, work ethic, leadership, and communication abilities. And even if they balance their career successes, which might be threatening to some — e.g., chauvinist pigs — with “world-class” baking abilities. SIGH… Earlier: Monica Goodling: […] -
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Morning Docket: 04.10.07
* Coke sues film makers for showing Jesus drinking a Coke and saying, “My God, what a testimonial.” [BLT] * Dean Ken Starr visits HLS for a reenactment of Dred Scott arguments. [CNN] * Howard K. Stern hires Lin Wood in Anna Nicole Smith case. [CNN] * AG Gonzales avoids e-mail altogether… Should you? [ABA […]
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Department of Justice, Fabulosity, Monica Goodling, U.S. Attorneys Offices, You Go Girl
Monica Goodling: Just How Fabulous Is She?
As regular ATL readers know, around here we worship Monica M. Goodling, the former Justice Department lawyer who resigned last Friday. The DOJ won’t be the same without her. We’d like to see how many of you share our opinion of Monica Goodling. Please take our poll: Get Free Opinion Polls -
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DOJ Diva Alert! Meet U.S. Attorney Rachel K. Paulose
As we noticed from your comments on our Monica Goodling “in memoriam” post, you know all about Rachel Paulose, the divalicious U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota. Paulose, who is reportedly “best buds” with Goodling, is another young, conservative, high-powered Justice Department lawyer, who now finds herself surrounded by controversy. Last month, there was […] -
Alberto Gonzales, Deaths, Department of Justice, Holy Crap, Monica Goodling, U.S. Attorneys Offices
Breaking: Jesus Wasn't the Only One Who Was Sacrificed Today
It’s Good Friday — the Friday before a big holiday weekend. And we all know what that means: a high-profile resignation, timed in an attempt to avoid the news cycle. Today we bid a fond farewell to the fabulous Monica M. Goodling. As de to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Monica Goodling helped coordinate the controversial […] -
Department of Justice, Fabulosity, John Conyers, John Dowd, Monica Goodling, Politics, Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Attorneys Offices, You Go Girl
U.S. Attorneygate: The Monica Strikes Back
Some of you have taken issue with our worship of Monica Goodling, the Justice Department lawyer who finds herself at the center of the firestorm over the U.S. Attorney firings. We’ve praised her as an up-and-coming DOJ diva; but some of you have argued that a true diva wouldn’t take the Fifth. Fair enough; and […] -
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Possible Replacements for Alberto Gonzales
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales may be slightly more secure in his position these days than in the recent past, when it was looking like “Gonzales” was Spanish for “canned.” But he’s not out of the woods yet — which is why speculation about possible successors continues. Ben Wittes, writing for TNR Online, has some excellent […]