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BlueJessamine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 06:49 PM
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Holder Confirmed For Attorney General
Source: MSNBC

Eric Holder has been confirmed as the nation's first African-American attorney general.

The vote was 75-21.

He'll be sworn in at a public ceremony tomorrow at the Justice Department


Read more: http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/02/02/1778044.aspx
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cal04 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 06:53 PM
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1. Senate confirms Holder as attorney general
President Obama's choice becomes first African-American to hold post
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28977896/

WASHINGTON - The Senate voted to confirm Eric Holder as attorney general Monday evening, making President Barack Obama's choice the nation's first African-American to hold the job.

Though debate quickly turned partisan when his chief supporter denounced Republicans who sought a pledge not to prosecute intelligence agents who participated in harsh interrogations, the Senate still confirmed Holder as expected.

Sen. Patrick Leahy, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, singled out Texas Republican John Cornyn as one who wanted to "turn a blind eye to possible lawbreaking before investigating whether it occurred."
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theoldman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 06:55 PM
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2. What! he has not started prosecuting anyone yet?
I hope he starts immediately and sends a few Republicans to prison.
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 07:13 PM
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5. Obama hasn't even picked his DOG yet! n/t
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Autumn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 07:01 PM
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3. Alright, let the games begin
:bounce: Now we will see what a real Attorney General does.
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salguine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 07:27 PM
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7. Or doesn't, I have a sinking feeling. I hope I'm wrong. But if they let
the war criminals of the last administration walk away scot-free, the law, and principle, and justice, and right will never mean anything to me again.
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blaze Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 07:03 PM
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4. Hot damn!! n/t
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quiet.american Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 07:27 PM
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6. Excellent news -- this feels almost as good as election night! nt
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Zhade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 07:28 PM
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8. Now, go after the b*s* admin for its crimes, and DROP YOUR DRUG WARRIOR BULLSHIT.
I'm watching Obama very closely on both of these issues.
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gratefultobelib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 07:31 PM
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9. Hooray! Great news!
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Jefferson23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 07:49 PM
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10. Wonderful, truly another step in the right direction.
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Renew Deal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 10:18 PM
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11. Great news!
:bounce:
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llmart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 10:54 PM
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12. And once again.....
freepers' heads are exploding all over.
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jzodda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Feb-02-09 11:23 PM
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13. Yay! He is a great guy
Edited on Mon Feb-02-09 11:29 PM by jzodda
a really nice man and very VERY smart. I am one very happy camper tonight!
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