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Law Practice

Sep. 30, 2008

Special Counsel Will Investigate DOJ Dismissals

The fallout from the firing of several U.S. attorneys almost two years ago is in no danger of dissipating after the Justice Department Monday appointed a special counsel to investigate the conduct of former officials.

By Lawrence Hurley

Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - The fallout from the firing of several U.S. attorneys almost two years ago is in no danger of dissipating after the Justice Department Monday appointed a special counsel to investigate the conduct of former officials.

In late 2006 and early 2007, nine U.S. attorneys were abruptly fired - including Carol Lam in San Diego and Kevin Ryan in San Francisco - leading Democrats to question whether they ...

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