Michael Mukasey

Specter Bothered By Mukasey's Answers On Waterboarding, But Will Vote For Him Anyway

AP | Hope Yen | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Sunday he is bothered by Michael Mukasey's refusal to say whether waterboarding is torture b...

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Feingold To Vote Against Mukasey Nomination

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Craig Gilbert | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold said Saturday that he will vote against attorney general nominee Michael Mukasey, saying he was troubled by Mu...

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Judiciary Chairman Leahy To Oppose Mukasey

AP | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Friday he won't support Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey, further undercutting his chances...

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Jason Linkins

The Gift That Keeps On Giving: Tortured Reasoning

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: Waterboarding, Dana Perino, Michael Mukasey, Politics News

So, there is a matter of great concern to the Senators that will have to confirm Mukasey that they'd like to see resolved. Perino promises that he will do so, but only after he's confirmed.

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Michael Roston

McCain Indicates Support For Mukasey Despite Torture Controversy

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Roston | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Last week, HuffPost reported that John McCain's revulsion of waterboarding seemed attenuated by his desire to support Michael Mukasey, President Bush'...

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White House: Mukasey Can Hedge On Torture Questions

AP | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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The White House on Friday defended Attorney General-nominee Michael Mukasey's refusal to say whether he considers waterboarding a form of torture, say...

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Mukasey Hedges On Torture Question

New York Times | PHILIP SHENON | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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President Bush's nominee for attorney general, Michael B. Mukasey, declined Thursday to say if he considered harsh interrogation techniques like water...

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Mukasey: Bush Can Ignore Surveillance Law

Washington Post | Dan Eggen and Paul Kane | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Attorney general nominee Michael B. Mukasey suggested today that the president could ignore federal surveillance law if it infringes on his constituti...

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Mukasey Takes The Stand

AP | LAURIE KELLMAN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: Gonzales Torture Memo, Confirmation Hearings, Michael Mukasey, Politics News

Attorney General-designate Michael Mukasey said Wednesday the president doesn't have the authority to use torture techniques against terrorism suspect...

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Sen Leahy At Mukasey Hearing: "The Next Attorney General Has To Begin To Regain The Public Trust"

AP | LAURIE KELLMAN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Attorney General-designate Michael Mukasey on Wednesday pledged to strike a delicate balance between keeping the nation safe and protecting the civil ...

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Mukasey Approved Secret Warrants Allowing Government Roundups Of Muslims After 9/11

AP | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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As the chief federal trial judge in Manhattan, Michael Mukasey approved secret warrants allowing government roundups of Muslims in the days after the ...

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AG Nominee Said Of Terror Detainee With Bruises: "He Looks Fine To Me"

The New York Times | PHILIP SHENON | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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The 21-year-old Jordanian immigrant was in shackles when he was brought into the courtroom of Judge Michael B. Mukasey in Federal District Court in Ma...

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Democrats May Tie Mukasey Confirmation to Gonzales Papers

Washington Post | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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The retired federal judge nominated as attorney general enjoyed a warm reception on Capitol Hill yesterday, but Democrats continued sending mixed sign...

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Bush To Tap Mukasey As New AG

AP | DEB RIECHMANN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home

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President Bush has settled on Michael B. Mukasey, a retired federal judge from New York, to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general and will anno...

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