Holder Hearings

Jason Linkins

Slate's Lithwick On Holder: 'Hello, Legal Clarity'

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.25.2011

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When people talk about how "demoralized" the Justice Department has become under the Bush administration, they're not just being glib. Imagine if you...

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Sam Stein

Holder: Waterboarding Is Torture, And The President Can't Torture

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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The major hoopla surrounding the nomination of Eric Holder as Attorney General has focused on his role in the pardoning of tax-cheat fugitive Marc Ric...

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Sam Stein

Holder: If My Independence Is Compromised, I'll Resign

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Midway through the day, Eric Holder's confirmation hearings have contained moments of contention and lightheartedness. But the one thread that stands ...

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Sam Stein

Holder: I Can't Beat Obama On Basketball Court But I Can "Hang With Him"

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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A lighter moment during Eric Holder's confirmation came early on in the proceedings, when the Attorney General nominee compared his prowess on the bas...

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GOP Expands Planned Attacks On Eric Holder

The Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

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Senate Republicans have requested information about Attorney General nominee Eric Holder's role in the Elian Gonzalez controversy as part of a broad p...

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Sam Stein

Leahy Buckles, Will Push Back Holder Hearings

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Senate Judiciary Committee will delay confirmation hearings for Attorney General nominee Eric Holder after all -- accommodating Republican concern...

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Sam Stein

Leahy Won't Give In To GOP On Holder, Blames Rove

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee signaled on Friday that he will not acquiesce to GOP complaints and would stick to his original timelin...

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