Investigator to probe U.S. attorney firings Report blasts Justice Department, says Gonzales

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'abdicated' responsibility (Please see both links!)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26942127/

updated 2 hours, 50 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Michael Mukasey appointed a prosecutor Monday to pursue possible criminal charges against Republicans who were involved in the controversial firings of U.S. attorneys.

His move follows the leading recommendation of a Justice Department investigation that harshly criticized Bush administration officials, members of Congress and their aides for the ousters, many of which were seen as politically motivated.

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http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/ct/Press2006/20060912-3.html

ATTORNEY GENERAL GONZALES HONORS NORA DANNEHY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE’S ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

Kevin J. O’Connor, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney Nora R. Dannehy was honored today at the Department of Justice’s 54th Annual Awards Ceremony at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. SAUSA Dannehy received a Distinguished Service Award for her prosecution of several significant public corruption matters in Connecticut.

“Today’s award recipients make me proud to be their colleague. They make me proud to be an American,” said Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales. “Their dedication and achievements remind me why it is an honor to serve at the Department of Justice.”

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