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Could Loretta Lynch Become First Black Woman to Become Attorney General? She’s a Top Candidate

allan9 years ago9 years ago01 mins

By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The leading candidate to replace Attorney General Eric Holder appears to be Loretta Lynch, the head prosecutor in Brooklyn, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The news comes after another top candidate withdrew her name. Others being considered are General Donald Verrilli and Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, according to the…

Va. Gov’s Brother-in-Law Candidate for U.S. Attorney Post

allan15 years ago15 years ago02 mins

Gov. Kaine/official photo Candidates around the country are floating their names and vying for the dozens of U.S. Attorney jobs. In Virginia, the governor may have a particular interest in the Alexandria position. By Jerry Markon and Tim Craig Washington Post Staff Writers ALEXANDRIA — Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s brother-in-law is among the candidates…