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House renews probe of U.S. attorney firings
Vote to continue lawsuit means inside story of Bogden’s dismissal may come to light Law Vegas Sun By Lisa Mascaro WASHINGTON — The untold story of the firing of Nevada’s former U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden may yet be unraveled. The House on Tuesday voted to continue a lawsuit seeking testimony from the Bush administration about…
