Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'gonzales'

Second Stage: Ernest Gonzales

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:07:00 EST

Music is often a more effective way to communicate our grandest ideas, because words alone can diminish feelings that seem so spectacular on the inside. Take the latest release from electronic artist Ernest Gonzales. Been Meaning To Tell You is an entirely instrumental album, but its 13 intricately produced tracks convey as much tangled emotion and soul as you'd expect from more lyrical works.

Gonzales: Empathy Questions To Sotomayor 'Appropriate'

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings have ended, and the Senate Judiciary Committee has delayed the vote on her nomination until next week. Former U.S. Atty. General Alberto Gonzales talks about the hearings, shares thoughts on the confirmation process, and what it would mean to have the first Latino judge on the Supreme Court.

Alberto Gonzales Wades Into Nomination Debate

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales weighs in on President Obama's pending nomination to the Supreme Court in an exclusive conversation with host Michel Martin. An announcement from the President is expected within days, following news that Justice David Souter plans to retire in June.

Ex-AG Gonzales: 'I Should Have Been More Engaged'

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST

Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Monday rejected critics' charges that he allowed the Justice Department to become politicized under his watch, telling NPR that he believes history will favorably judge his tenure. But he acknowledged having made mistakes.

Report: Ex-AG Gonzales Mishandled Classified Documents

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The Justice Department's Inspector General says former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales mishandled classified documents. The report says Gonzales took home the documents related to the domestic-surveillance program, and did not secure them in a safe there.

Who Is Alberto Gonzales Again...

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:19:00 EST

For NPR's Mike Pesca, one of the most notable moments of the year came when he hit the streets of New York to ask people what they thought of the former attorney general and found out many people didn't know who he was.

ABA Lauds Albert Gonzales

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:38:00 EST

Maybe on the theory that any publicity is good publicity, the Journal of the American Bar Association has chosen Albert Gonzales as its "Lawyer of the Year." The journal emphasized the former attorney general was not the best lawyer. But Gonzales did make the most news in 2007.

Ex-U.S. Attorneys Continue to Scrutinize Gonzales

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:36:00 EST

The National Association of Former U.S. Attorneys is meeting this weekend in Miami, for the first time since the scandal over allegations the Justice Department fired U.S. attorneys for political reasons. Some of the fired prosecutors were in Miami for the event. At least one of the prosecutors sees grounds to file criminal charges against former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Gonzales Bids Justice Department Farewell

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:47:00 EDT

Outgoing Attorney General Alberto Gonzales gives a farewell speech to Justice Department personnel. Melissa Block discusses the speech with NPR's Ari Shapiro.

Gonzales Case Echoes FDR's AG Problems

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 06:00:00 EDT

The resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has set up a potential confirmation battle over his successor. The whole scenario reminds some observers of events during the later years of President Franklin Roosevelt's administration.

Gonzales Resignation: The End of a Saga

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:22:00 EDT

President Bush said Monday that Alberto Gonzales resigned because of unfair treatment in Washington, where he has been associated with controversies -- from interrogation techniques to wiretapping to political pressure in the Justice Department.

'Times,' 'Post' Columnists on Gonzales Resignation

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:34:00 EDT

For more on Attorney General Albert Gonzales' resignation, Robert Siegel talks with political commentators E.J. Dionne, a columnist with The Washington Post, and David Brooks, a columnist with The New York Times.

Potential Gonzales Successors Face Tough Congress

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:24:00 EDT

When President Bush names his choice to follow Alberto Gonzales as attorney general, the focus will shift to the confirmation process. Members of Congress are expected to give the nominee a tough time.

Gonzales Was Under Fire from Democrats, GOP Alike

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:15:00 EDT

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who announced his resignation Monday, had been under withering criticism by Democrats and Republicans who were outraged that he withheld details of the firings of U.S. attorneys last year. They also said the Justice Department had become politicized under Gonzales.

Gonzales' Successor Faces Demoralized Agency

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:14:00 EDT

The next attorney general will inherit a wounded institution marred by scandal, desertions by senior staff, extremely low morale and a host of thorny issues, ranging from immigration to the treatment of detainees held at Guantanamo Bay.

Columnists on Gonzales, Continued

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:10:00 EDT

Robert Siegel continues his conversation with political commentators E.J. Dionne and David Brooks about the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Attorney General Gonzales Steps Down

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:15:00 EDT

Embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales steps down after months of controversy surrounding the firing of federal prosecutors.

Deadline Looms for Gonzales Clarify Testimony

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 06:00:00 EDT

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales faces a deadline to revise testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee about domestic spying and other issues. If the chairman of the committee isn't satisfied he may launch an investigation into whether Gonzales intentionally misled the committee.

Senior GOP Senator Says Gonzales Probe Can Wait

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:41:00 EDT

Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA), the lead Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, advises a wait-and-see approach to a perjury investigation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, saying more time is needed to determine if the embattled Cabinet official lied to Congress.

Senators Say Gonzales Lied, Call for Perjury Inquiry

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:51:00 EDT

Four Democrats from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday called for a perjury investigation against Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, then FBI Director Robert Mueller contradicted some of Gonzalez's sworn Senate testimony.

Documents Contradict Gonzales Senate Testimony

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:05:00 EDT

The documents are at odds with the attorney general's sworn testimony before the Senate this week regarding a meeting with key lawmakers, leading some senators to call for a perjury investigation.

Attorney General Gonzales' Credibility Attacked

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:38:00 EDT

Congressional leaders from both political parties came very close to accusing Attorney General Alberto Gonzales of perjury. At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, they questioned Gonzales' previous testimony on the Bush administration's warrantless surveillance program.

Revelations, Contradictions in Gonzales Testimony

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:21:00 EDT

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' testimony before a Senate panel Tuesday didn't shed anymore light on why federal prosecutors were dismissed, but it brought new revelations about domestic spying -- and more apparent contradictions.

Gonzales Denies That He Pressured Ashcroft

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:36:00 EDT

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales denies that he and former White House chief of staff Andy Card pressured then-Attorney General John Ashcroft to recertify President Bush's domestic surveillance program during a 2004 hospital visit.

Attorney General Has a Second Date with Congress

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:05:00 EDT

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testifies Tuesday morning before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill. In April, Gonzales' performance before that committee was panned, but he managed to keep his job. Some question the value of a follow-up hearing.