Bush Era

Bush Era

Bush Presidency Sullies GOP Image, Popularity

March 23, 2007 Comments Off on Bush Presidency Sullies GOP Image, Popularity

Fewer pledge allegiance to the GOP By Janet Hook, L.A. Times Staff Writer – March 23, 2007 WASHINGTON – Public allegiance to the Republican Party has plunged during George W. Bush’s presidency, as attitudes have […]

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Documents show Gonzales approved U.S. attorney firings

March 23, 2007 Comments Off on Documents show Gonzales approved U.S. attorney firings

By LARA JAKES JORDAN, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON – Attorney General Alberto Gonzales approved plans to fire several U.S. attorneys in a November meeting, according to documents released Friday that contradict earlier claims that he […]

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Sampson: It’s a Date!

March 23, 2007 Comments Off on Sampson: It’s a Date!

By Paul Kiel , TPM Muckraker Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee extended an invitation for Alberto Gonzales’ former chief of staff Kyle Sampson to testify. If he didn’t want to come voluntarily, the committee said, […]

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Padilla judge: Brig time doesn’t count

March 23, 2007 Comments Off on Padilla judge: Brig time doesn’t count

By CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press Writer A federal judge refused to dismiss terrorism support charges against Jose Padilla on Friday, rejecting defense claims that his 3 1/2 years in custody as an enemy combatant violated […]