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Michael Mukasey

Opinion The FBI's plan to "profile" Muslims
It's unconstitutional, un-American -- and it might hurt, rather than help, the FBI's effort to stop real acts of terror.
By Juan Cole Jul 10, 2008
Mukasey says waterboarding still not "concrete situation" Mukasey says waterboarding still not "concrete situation"
After dodging the question of waterboarding during his confirmation, Attorney General Michael Mukasey continues to avoid the issue now that he's in office.
Jan 31, 2008
Waxman to Mukasey: Send Plame documents Waxman to Mukasey: Send Plame documents
White House appears to be stalling on production of notes of interviews with Bush, Cheney, Rove.
Tim Grieve Dec 3, 2007
Did Bush ask Scott McClellan to lie -- or didn't he? Did Bush ask Scott McClellan to lie -- or didn't he?
Former press secretary Scott McClellan says someone in the Bush administration made him spread "false information" about Plame-gate to the press. Time for Congress to ask tough questions.
By Joe Conason Nov 21, 2007
For Nebraska's Nelson, Mukasey is the trifecta For Nebraska's Nelson, Mukasey is the trifecta
He's the only Democrat to vote for all three of Bush's attorney general nominees.
Tim Grieve Nov 9, 2007
Senate confirms Mukasey Senate confirms Mukasey
Six Democrats defect, making the waterboarding equivocator America's top lawyer.
Nov 9, 2007
Judiciary Committee approves Mukasey Judiciary Committee approves Mukasey
Leahy pokes a hole in Schumer's defense.
Tim Grieve Nov 6, 2007
Is waterboarding torture? Ask the prisoners Is waterboarding torture? Ask the prisoners
If Schumer and Feinstein want to understand the "procedure," they should demand to interview the men who were likely subjected to it.
By Michael Ratner Nov 6, 2007
This time, we mean it -- American psychologists on torture This time, we mean it -- American psychologists on torture
In a letter to President Bush, the American Psychological Association condemns the use of torture. What makes this time different from any other?
Nov 6, 2007
When waterboarding was a crime When waterboarding was a crime
Americans knew the practice was torture back when we prosecuted the Japanese for using it after World War II.
Joan Walsh Nov 4, 2007
Feinstein, Schumer to vote for Mukasey Feinstein, Schumer to vote for Mukasey
Feinstein accepts White House "confirm now, ask questions later" argument
Tim Grieve Nov 2, 2007
Schumer's ruminations Schumer's ruminations
Will the senator pave the way for Mukasey? Maybe, maybe not.
Tim Grieve Nov 2, 2007
Perino on Mukasey: Confirm now, question later Perino on Mukasey: Confirm now, question later
But no promises that he'll answer then, either.
Tim Grieve Nov 1, 2007
Will Democrats stop Mukasey? Will Democrats stop Mukasey?
It's a long way from here to there.
Tim Grieve Nov 1, 2007
The sad decline of Michael Mukasey The sad decline of Michael Mukasey
His reputation for integrity was meant to restore credibility to the Justice Department. Instead, his remarks on waterboarding show that he, like Alberto Gonzales, has let the White House call the shots.
By Sidney Blumenthal Nov 1, 2007
Note to Perino: Buy dictionary, history book Note to Perino: Buy dictionary, history book
The White House says it would be "unprecedented" to vote down Mukasey. It wouldn't be.
Tim Grieve Oct 31, 2007
On Mukasey, a "gotcha" that isn't On Mukasey, a "gotcha" that isn't
The nominee's critics oppose waterboarding now, and they did then, too.
Tim Grieve Oct 31, 2007
Hillary Clinton and the Mukasey bandwagon Hillary Clinton and the Mukasey bandwagon
Will she play follow the leader again?
Tim Grieve Oct 30, 2007
A smooth road for Mukasey A smooth road for Mukasey
Never mind the bumps.
Tim Grieve Oct 19, 2007
Mukasey vs. Gonzales Mukasey vs. Gonzales
An attorney general nominee actually answers a question.
Tim Grieve Oct 17, 2007
A cakewalk for Mukasey? A cakewalk for Mukasey?
Hearing today; Democrats expect a cruise.
Tim Grieve Oct 17, 2007
Mukasey's not-so-secret assurances Mukasey's not-so-secret assurances
How Bush's attorney general nominee won over skeptical conservatives.
Tim Grieve Sep 24, 2007
"Loyal Bushie" or "good American"? "Loyal Bushie" or "good American"?
The White House lets conservative activists question Mukasey's "Republican pedigree."
Tim Grieve Sep 18, 2007
"Outreach," the Bush administration way "Outreach," the Bush administration way
The White House makes Michael Mukasey available to conservatives with questions.
Tim Grieve Sep 17, 2007
The president's A.G. pick: Bush blinks The president's A.G. pick: Bush blinks
In selecting Michael Mukasey, Bush dodges a fight with Senate Democrats.
Tim Grieve Sep 17, 2007
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