“I am pleased to nominate David Barlow to serve the people of Utah as a United States Attorney.”

[Bluebear]

Now, everyone chill the fuck out, he's got this.

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As ThinkProgress explained after news broke that Barlow was being vetted for this job, Barlow’s close association with Lee raises very serious questions about whether he can be trusted to enforce laws intended to protect ordinary Americans ability to earn a living, be safe from natural disasters and enjoy a secure retirement. Before the Senate even considers confirming Barlow to be the top federal attorney in Utah, Barlow should be required to answer a number of difficult questions about whether he shares any of Lee’s most indefensible positions on the Constitution:

Will Barlow Vigorously Protect Seniors’ Right To Social Security? As a Senate candidate, Lee claimed that it is unconstitutional for the federal government to provide “a decent retirement plan.” Barlow should disavow this radical belief before he can be confirmed:

Will Barlow Vigorously Protect Seniors’ Right To Medicare? In the same speech, Lee also claimed that it is unconstitutional for the federal government to provide “health care” — a view that would invalidate Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP and the Affordable Care Act. Barlow should also disavow this radical belief before he can be confirmed.
Will Barlow Enforce Child Labor Laws? Lee believes that child labor laws are unconstitutional because the Constitution “was designed to be a little bit harsh.” Before Barlow can be a U.S. Attorney, he must swear under oath that he will enforce federal child labor laws without reservation.
Will Barlow Enforce Food Safety Laws? In a radio interview last January, Lee said that food safety is “not necessarily the role of the federal government.” As a U.S. Attorney, however, Barlow will be responsible for prosecuting criminal violations of laws ensuring that our food is safe to eat. Before Barlow can be a U.S. Attorney, he must swear under oath that he will enforce federal food safety laws without reservation.
Does Barlow Believe That The Constitution Requires The Poor To Starve? In the same radio interview, Lee also said that federal anti-poverty programs are “not necessarily the role of the federal government” under the Constitution. Barlow should explain whether he shares his boss’ apparent belief that food stamps and similar programs are unconstitutional.
Does Barlow Believe That Federal Disaster Relief Is Unconstitutional? Lee has also suggested that federal disaster relief violates the Constitution. Barlow should disavow this radical belief before he can be confirmed.

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2011/08/03/286554/wtf-obama-lee/

[rurallib]

1. great - the rat's nest of Bushco US Attys was never cleaned out.

[shanti]

8. not just the attorneys

obama never addressed the *ush burrowers.

[Dappleganger]

2. ...

[Angry Dragon]

3. +1000

[Bluebear]

5. +

[Forkboy]

9. ...

[Dappleganger]

10. hadn't seen that one...

it's a shame things are this bad. :(

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[William769]

6. K&R.

[LiberalAndProud]

7. Perhaps the great state of Utah will get the justice it deserves.

After all, they have inflicted Orrin Hatch on us for 25 years now.

In other news:

In making the nomination Tuesday, Obama said Adalberto Jose Jordan will bring "an unwavering commitment to fairness" to the court.

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Jordan immigrated to the United States with his parents at age 6. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1987, where he is now an adjunct professor of law. He also teaches at Florida International University College of Law.

He was nominated to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton in 1999 and has presided over nearly 200 trials.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/03/2343289/cuban-born-judge-nominated-to.html#ixzz1U2ARNYrM