The doctors' lobby says capping malpractice suits will make healthcare cheaper. I'm an M.D. and I don't believe it
By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. Oct 27, 2009
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The former attorney general now says he opposes the investigation, and claims he was taken out of context
By Alex Koppelman
September 3, 2009
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What is the duty of the media in discussing and reporting on torture investigations?
By Glenn Greenwald
July 16, 2009
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Sneering with contempt, the unrepentant Bush attorney has challenged "Obama's antiwar base" to read his infamous memos closely. So I did.
By Gary Kamiya
March 10, 2009
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The president's lawyers continue to block access to information that could expose warrantless wiretapping. Is this change we can believe in?
By Jon B. Eisenberg
March 6, 2009
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The then-White House counsel wrote a scathing letter to Justice saying the president had decided what was legal
By Alex Koppelman
July 10, 2009
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Former Bush administration officials are reportedly pushing back against the probe, but its conclusions might actually shut down talk of prosecution.
By Alex Koppelman
May 5, 2009
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The Associated Press reports that the investigation is close to its conclusion; the results will be key to the decision of whether to prosecute.
By Alex Koppelman
May 5, 2009
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The Obama administration won't try CIA officials and agents involved in torture, but there's still a chance former DOJ staffers could face some sanction.
By Alex Koppelman
April 16, 2009
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The DOJ will release disputed memos about interrogation techniques, but CIA officials won't be prosecuted for waterboarding.
By Alex Koppelman
April 16, 2009
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Charges of prosecutorial misconduct have doomed the case against former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens.
By Alex Koppelman
April 1, 2009
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Two of Obama's nominees faced determined opposition from Christian conservatives, but they were confirmed easily on Thursday.
By Ben Travers
March 12, 2009
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In a letter to the Department of Justice, Sens. Durbin and Whitehouse request an update on the status of the Office of Professional Responsibility's report on torture.
By Mark Benjamin
February 18, 2009
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The Department of Justice is charged with prosecuting "phishing" schemes, but it recently engaged in one of its own.
By Alex Koppelman
January 30, 2009
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During Eric Holder's confirmation hearing, Arlen Specter scolded the attorney general-designate, but no one mentioned Israeli pressure.
By Joe Conason
January 16, 2009
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Newsweek reports that Barack Obama has offered Eric Holder, a former deputy attorney general, the job; Holder would be the first African American to lead the DOJ.
By Alex Koppelman
November 18, 2008
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Six Democrats defect, making the waterboarding equivocator America's top lawyer.
November 9, 2007
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Leahy pokes a hole in Schumer's defense.
By Tim Grieve
November 6, 2007
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Will the senator pave the way for Mukasey? Maybe, maybe not.
By Tim Grieve
November 2, 2007
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It's a long way from here to there.
By Tim Grieve
November 1, 2007
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The White House says it would be "unprecedented" to vote down Mukasey. It wouldn't be.
By Tim Grieve
October 31, 2007
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Never mind the bumps.
By Tim Grieve
October 19, 2007
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An attorney general nominee actually answers a question.
By Tim Grieve
October 17, 2007
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Hearing today; Democrats expect a cruise.
By Tim Grieve
October 17, 2007
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The former attorney general is said to fear prosecution for lying to Congress.
By Tim Grieve
October 10, 2007