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Mukasey Endorses Expansive Presidential Authority

added on 2007-10-18 22:00:23 (Washington Post - Politics)

Attorney general nominee Michael B. Mukasey suggested today that the president could ignore federal surveillance law if it infringes on his constitutional authority as commander in chief. ...more.

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Mukasey Strives for Balance in Confirmation Testimony

added on 2007-10-17 20:00:07 (Washington Post - Politics)

Attorney general nominee Michael B. Mukasey pledged this morning to adhere to the law and protect the civil liberties of Americans if he is confirmed as the head of the Justice Department, subtly signaling a fresh start after the tumultuous tenure of Alberto R. Gonzales. ...more.

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Bush nominee faces Senate panel

added on 2007-10-17 16:00:04 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)

Michael Mukasey, President Bush's nominee for attorney general, faces confirmation hearings in the US Senate. ...more.

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Mukasey Favors Independent Justice Dept.

added on 2007-10-17 01:30:07 (Washington Post - Politics)

WASHINGTON -- Attorney General-designate Michael Mukasey told Senate Democrats Tuesday exactly what they want to hear during his confirmation hearings: That he'd be willing to say "no" to the White House and review the administration's eavesdropping and interrogation techniques. ...more.

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Dem Leader Expects Mukasey Confirmation

added on 2007-10-16 23:00:09 (Washington Post - Politics)

WASHINGTON -- Attorney General-designate Michael Mukasey is headed for swift approval with scant objections, the powerful Democrat who will chair his confirmation hearings said Tuesday. ...more.

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One storm that didn't blow over

added on 2007-10-15 13:00:05 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)

The damage left by the Great Storm 20 years ago took everyone by surprise, and weatherman Michael Fish found himself at the eye of a media storm. He has spent two decades trying to put the record straight. ...more.

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Chairman predicts a smaller BBC

added on 2007-10-14 14:30:03 (BBC News - News Front Page)

BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons says the corporation will be smaller five years from now. ...more.

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Ministers clash on water charges

added on 2007-10-13 12:00:05 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)

The minister responsible for water, Conor Murphy, clashes with executive colleague Michael McGimpsey. ...more.

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Lawmakers Criticize CIA Director's Review Order

added on 2007-10-13 07:00:08 (Washington Post - Politics)

A decision by the CIA director, Gen. Michael V. Hayden, to order a special review of efforts by CIA Inspector General John L. Helgerson to probe the agency's past interrogations and imprisonment of terrorism suspects evoked concern yesterday among congressional staff members and lawmakers. ...more.

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