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Bush Judges

The war on whistle-blowers The war on whistle-blowers
U.S. officials have long retaliated against employees who speak out, burying the dangers they expose. Now, Congress wants to give whistle-blowers greater protection -- but President Bush vows to stop it.
By James Sandler Nov 1, 2007
Money trails lead to Bush judges Money trails lead to Bush judges
A four-month investigation reveals that dozens of federal judges gave contributions to President Bush and top Republicans who helped place them on the bench. A Salon/CIR exclusive.
By Will Evans Oct 31, 2006
In bench warfare, Republicans sit this round out In bench warfare, Republicans sit this round out
Senate Republicans leave us hanging on the fate of four divisive Bush judicial nominees.
Mark Follman Aug 2, 2006
Another Bush judge gets downgraded Another Bush judge gets downgraded
Terrence Boyle is the second Bush appellate nominee to take a ratings hit, after a Salon report uncovers ethics violations.
Mark Follman Jul 17, 2006
Embattled Bush judge disputes Salon report Embattled Bush judge disputes Salon report
Judge Terrence W. Boyle responds to conflict-of-interest charges.
By Will Evans Jul 13, 2006
Salon responds to Sen. Dole
In the Washington Times, the Republican senator accused Salon of leading a "smear campaign" against Bush judicial nominee Terrence Boyle. Dole got the facts wrong.
Jul 6, 2006
Bench warfare Bench warfare
Judge Terrence Boyle's former law clerks have launched a dubious defense of the embattled Bush nominee. Will their tactics backfire on Bill Frist and the White House?
By Will Evans May 23, 2006
News Key Bush judge under ethics cloud
Following a Salon report, top Democrats say Bush nominee Terrence Boyle's record is "outrageous" and that he has "no place on the federal bench."
By Will Evans May 3, 2006
News Controversial Bush judge broke ethics law
A Salon/CIR investigation reveals that Terrence Boyle, a key circuit court nominee touted by the White House and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, ruled in multiple cases involving corporations in which he held investments.
By Will Evans May 1, 2006
Bush withdraws nominee Bush withdraws nominee
With Judge James Payne under an ethics cloud, the White House has "honored" his "request" to bow out from a top federal court appointment.
By Will Evans Mar 8, 2006
Bush judge under ethics cloud Bush judge under ethics cloud
James H. Payne broke the law by ruling on corporations in which he held financial interests. Now Bush's nominee to the nation's second-highest court has the Senate and a top judge on his case.
By Will Evans Jan 31, 2006
Bush nominee broke law Bush nominee broke law
A federal judge nominated to the U.S. Circuit Court owned stock in corporations involved in lawsuits brought before him.
By Will Evans Jan 23, 2006
Harriet Miers is all business Harriet Miers is all business
Bush's Supreme Court nominee does have a paper trail -- leading to major corporations.
By Dan Noyes Oct 6, 2005
The moneyed scales of justice?
John Roberts' ties to corporate America, and his potential for conflicts of interest, would be unprecedented for a sitting justice. Will the Senate notice?
By Dan Noyes Sep 13, 2005
Here come the judges, again
Miss them the first time around? Meet the seven antiabortion, anti-gay, pro-industry Bush nominees who could rise from the ashes of the filibuster.
By Dan Noyes and Andy Isaacson May 20, 2005
Big biz battles for Bush's bench Big biz battles for Bush's bench
Last year the Senate rejected former mining and cattle lobbyist William Myers for the Court of Appeals. Now Bush is trying again -- and this time Myers' business pals are waging a multimillion-dollar campaign for him.
By Dan Noyes Mar 1, 2005
Courting big business
Is the Bush White House using the courts as another way to pay back special interests?
By Dan Noyes Apr 1, 2004
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