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Attorney General Gonzales Resigns

Sue Altmeyer, Electronic Services Librarian, sue.altmeyer@law.csuohio.edu | August 27, 2007 - 12:15

United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned on Friday, amid controversy over the firings of U.S. Attorneys. Gonzales was also criticized for the poor handling of FBI terrorism investigations. Solicitor General Paul Clement will be acting attorney general until a replacement is found. Prospects for the new attorney general include Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff, former deputy attorney general Larry Thompson; former solicitor Ted Olson, and former FBI director Louis Freeh. Hopefuls also include current or former colleagues of senators charged with the confirmation, as they may face an easier nomination process. See: Apuzzo, Matt, US Attorney General Gonzales Resigns, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Aug. 27, 2007; Attorney General Gonzales Resigns Amid Pressure Over Prosecutor Firings, Wall Street Journal, Aug. 27, 2007.

The U.S. Attorney General is appointed by the President and the nomination is confirmed by the Senate. 28 U.S.C. Section 503.

More articles: President Bush Discussses Resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales President's Press Release, Aug. 27, 2007; Myers, Steven Lee; Shenon, Philip Embattled Attorney General Resigns New York Times, Aug .27, 2007; Schneider, Howard, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales ResignsWashington Post, Aug. 27, 2007.



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