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Coleman Expresses Skepticism on Gonzales Vote

By Jeff Fecke | 05.25.07 | 8:16 am

colemanSen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., expressed doubt about an upcoming no confidence vote in Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

In an interview with Hearst Newspapers, Coleman, who has called on Gonzales to resign, said, “I have reservations about playing…

Coleman Calls for Gonzales to Resign

By Jeff Fecke | 05.17.07 | 9:40 pm

Republican Sen. Norm Coleman called on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign Thursday, as two Democratic senators pushed for a non-binding vote of no confidence in the embattled head of the Justice Department.coleman
“I don’t have confidence…

Senate to Investigate Paulose, Office

By Jeff Fecke | 04.07.07 | 2:49 pm

The Senate Judiciary Committee will investigate the circumstances surrounding the voluntary demotion of three assistant U.S. attorneys and a fourth administrative assistant in Minnesota, according to a report in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press.

The four employees stepped down to…

Freedom and Justice for All: Republican Leaders Not Above the Law

By Jeff Fecke | 03.12.07 | 11:01 am

I often like to employ the use of snark in my columns.  For the uninitiated, “snark” is defined as being critical in an annoying, sarcastic or wisecracking way.  Certainly a few of my critics would agree with the “annoying”…