New Bill - Seeks To Curb Justice Dept Power To Replace Fed Prosecutors

[kpete]

Bill seeks to limit Justice Power
Rules on replacing US attorneys eyed
By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press | February 9, 2007

WASHINGTON -- A Senate panel advanced a bill yesterday to curb the Justice Department's power to replace federal prosecutors after seven forced resignations sparked accusations of political favoritism.

The Judiciary Committee voted 13 to 6 to send the measure to the Senate floor, where it is certain to face opposition from Republicans who are against giving more appointment power to federal judges.

"I'm going to do everything I can to get it to the floor next week," said Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada and the Senate majority leader.

"It'll be over my objection," shot back the Republican Conference chairman, Jon Kyl of Arizona.

The House is expected to begin hearings on a similar bill next month.

more at:
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2007/02/09/bill_seeks_to_limit_justice_power/

[oldtimecanuk]

1. You know, this whole shit load of Republican Senators...

need to be voted out as quickly as possible.... Nothing has changed for them with the election... Why in hell would you want to stand by while Gonzoles gets rid of all he great lawyers out their for Bipartisan (Bush Picks)?

ww

[T Wolf]

2. Why won't the Dems just "keep this powder dry" and wait until after the

'08 election? Then, with hopefully a non-puke president, we could simply fire every god-damned rethug in the federal justice system and restock with our own people.

I am constantly disappointed in the Democrats' reluctance to fight back. Not surprised, but disappointed.