Mar 13th, 2010 · This week, Attorney General Eric Holder has been dealing with attacks from Republicans about his handling of terrorism detainees. In addition, the conservative National Review magazine unearthed a Supreme Court brief that Holder did not tell Congress about during his confirmation process. The Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican said Holder must address the issue immediately. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Keywords: Republicans · Congress · terrorizing · attorney · detainees · Senate Judiciary Committee · magazine · Conservation · Supreme Court · Jacki Lyden · Ari Shapiro · Obama
Mar 13th, 2010 · This week, Attorney General Eric Holder has been dealing with attacks from Republicans about his handling of terrorism detainees. In addition, the conservative National Review magazine unearthed a Supreme Court brief that Holder did not tell Congress about during his confirmation process. The Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican said Holder must address the issue immediately. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Keywords: Republicans · Congress · terrorizing · attorney · detainees · Senate Judiciary Committee · magazine · Conservation · Supreme Court · Jacki Lyden · Ari Shapiro · Obama
Mar 12th, 2010 · District Attorney Tony Rackauckas accused the automaker of knowingly selling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that had defects. The suit seeks civil penalties of $2,500 per violation under the Unfair Business Practices Act, along with the recovery of attorney fees and investigative costs.
Keywords: county · civil · attorney · Recovery · vehicle · Toyota · Automakers · accelerator · violation · penalties · Orange · Unfair Business Practices Act
Mar 12th, 2010 · In this week's installment of the Barbershop host Michel Martin talks with freelance writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Gustavo Arellano, who writes the "Ask A Mexican" column for the OC Weekly, and Zack Rosen, who is the editor-in-chief of TheNewGay. They discuss former New York Congressman Eric Massa's resignation on Monday after allegations that he groped and sexually harassed a number of young, male staffers in his office. They also discuss California State Senator Roy Ashburn, who admitted he was gay this week.
Keywords: officer · civil · attorney · Rep · Gay · drama · staffers · Writer · Jimi Izrael · barbershops · male · syndicated
Mar 11th, 2010 · Andrew Cuomo said he has appointed an independent counsel to probe whether Gov. David Paterson illegally took World Series tickets or had improper contact with a woman who accused an aide of domestic violence. He said he is being cautious because of heated politics that have raised concerns about a conflict of interest when he says none exists.
Keywords: Violence · politics · domestic · attorney · independent · Gov · conflict · governors · N.Y · counsel · improper · World Series
Mar 11th, 2010 · Andrew Cuomo said he has appointed an independent counsel to probe whether Gov. David Paterson illegally took World Series tickets or had improper contact with a woman who accused an aide of domestic violence. He said he is being cautious because of heated politics that have raised concerns about a conflict of interest when he says none exists.
Keywords: Violence · politics · domestic · attorney · independent · Gov · conflict · governors · N.Y · counsel · improper · World Series
Mar 11th, 2010 · Justice Department attorneys who once helped represent terrorism detainees are at the center of a raging dispute. Conservatives say that the politically appointed lawyers are influencing U.S. policy to help their former clients.
Keywords: policy · politics · terrorizing · Controversy · Al Qaeda · attorney · Lawyers · detainees · Dispute · Justice Department · Conservation
Mar 11th, 2010 · Justice Department attorneys who once helped represent terrorism detainees are at the center of a raging dispute. Conservatives say that the politically appointed lawyers are influencing U.S. policy to help their former clients.
Keywords: policy · politics · terrorizing · Controversy · Al Qaeda · attorney · Lawyers · detainees · Dispute · Justice Department · Conservation