Ashcroft&#39;s dismal legacy: Attorney general put his beliefs above ...
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Tuesday&#39;s resignation of John Ashcroft, one of the most divisive attorneys general in US history, briefly opened a door for President Bush.
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John Ashcroft, one of the most powerful, controversial attorneys general in American history, abruptly and reluctantly quit yesterday.
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It was not clear if the investigation into Mr. Gonzalesâs statements to Congress is tied to the attorney generalâs announcement that he was resigning from the Justice Department.
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On the day he announced his resignation, Attorney General John Ashcroft asked the nation&#39;s Supreme Court to strike down Oregon&#39;s law allowing doctors to help terminally ill patients die more quickly.
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Attorney General John Ashcroft&#39;s letter of resignation didn&#39;t say when he&#39;ll be leaving but that he believed &quot;that the Department of Justice would be well-served by new leadership and fresh inspiration.
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(Washington-AP) Nov. 9, 2004 - Attorney General John Ashcroft and Commerce Secretary Don Evans have resigned. The resignations were announced by White House press secretary Scott McClellan, who said Bush had accepted the decisions of both secretaries.
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Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales insisted that he would not resign, but said, âI acknowledge that mistakes were made here.â
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U.S. Attorney General nominee  Alberto Gonzales came under blistering criticism on Thursday  for his role in shaping administration policies blamed for  contributing to the torture of terror suspects, which Democrats  said had put Americans at greater risk.
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A top aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned over the firing of U.S. prosecutors and Gonzales pledged on Tuesday to get to the bottom of a growing flap that has embarrassed the White House and prompted calls for him to step down.
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Former attorney general John D. Ashcroft told the House intelligence committee yesterday about disputes in the Bush administration over aspects of its domestic surveillance program, which peaked in the March 2004 visit to his hospital bedside by White House officials seeking his change of heart.
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Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers Monday urged President Bush to nominate a replacement for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales who can restore confidence in the Justice Department. Members of both parties were critical of Gonzales' tenure Monday, but a few voices did defend him.
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The resignation of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales does not mean an end to investigations into his actions during his tenure at the Justice Department.
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Michael Mukasey, the man President Bush will nominate Monday to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general, will likely see a less hostile confirmation environment than someone considered more partisan.
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Outgoing Attorney General John Ashcroft gestures while addressing the Federalist Society&#39;s 18th annual national convention in Washington, Friday, Nov. 12, 2004.
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Attorney General John Ashcroft, a fierce conservative who generated controversy with his tough tactics in the war on terror, and Commerce Secretary Don Evans, one of President Bush's closest friends, resigned Tuesday, the first members of the Cabinet to quit before the start of a second term.
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Departing Attorney General John  Ashcroft, dealt several court defeats over U.S. anti-terrorism  policies, on Friday derided what he called judges'  second-guessing of the president's decisions.
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U.S. Attorney General nominee  Alberto Gonzales came under blistering criticism from Democrats  on Thursday at a Senate confirmation hearing focused largely on  his role in formulating administration policies blamed for  contributing to the torture of terror suspects.