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Government

Jul. 17, 2007

Bush Goes With Safe Bet in O'Brien Amid U.S. Attorney Scandal

LOS ANGELES - While President Bush had a range of candidates to choose from for U.S. attorney in California's Central District, his nomination of Thomas O'Brien was the safe bet, both in terms of politics and the functioning of the office.

By Robert Iafolla
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      LOS ANGELES - While President Bush had a range of candidates to choose from for U.S. attorney in California's Central District, his nomination of Thomas O'Brien was the safe bet, both in terms of politics and the functioning of the office.
      Heading the criminal division, O'Brien enjoys the respect and loyalty of the 215 federal prosecuto...

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