Pres. Obama Defends Atty. Gen. Eric Holder in ATF Gun Controversy

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended Atty. Gen. Eric Holder Jr. in connection with the scandal surrounding the controversial ATF program “Operation Fast and Furious.” At a press conference, the president said that Holder “would not have ordered” the ATF program that encouraged Arizona gun dealers to sell to straw purchasers —…

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Judge Metes Out Harsh Sentence in Synagogue Bombing Plot; Sharply Criticizes Govt. in Sting

istock photo By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The sentence on Wednesday was harsh in the bombing plot of Bronx synagogues, but was so the lambasting the federal judge gave the federal government in its sting. U.S.  District Judge Colleen McMahon sentenced  James Cromitie, 45, David Williams, 30, and Onta Williams, 35, to 25 years in prison in…

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FBI and Others Probing Possible Shenanigans at Arlington Cemetary

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The  FBI and other federal agencies  have launched a probe into one of the nation’s treasures –Arlington National Cemetary. The Washington Post reports that authorities are looking into possible contracting fraud and falsification of records. The paper cited “eople familiar with the investigation.” A federal grand jury in Alexandria is looking…

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Finally:Pres. Obama Nominates 4 to Fill U.S. Attorney Spots in Texas

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Better late than never. After taking criticism for taking so long, President Obama on Tuesday nominated people to fill the four U.S. Attorney spots in Texas. The White House nominated Kenneth Magidson for the southern district, Sarah Ruth Saldaña for the northern district, Robert Lee Pitman for the western distirct and John…

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