Justice Dept.’s Public Integrity Section Could Be Screwing Up Another Public Corruption Case in Ala.

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section which blew the case against Sen. Ted Stevens, may be screwing up a big public corruption case in Montgomery, Ala. Both cases involve allegations of withholding evidence from the defense. The Associated Press reports that an angry U.S. Magistrate Judge Wallace Capel Jr. is fed…

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ATF Still Hasn’t Turned Over Info to Congressional Committee; Battle Heats Up

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The battle between Capitol Hill and ATF seems to be heating up. ATF failed to meet the Wednesday deadline to turn over requested information about a controversial gun-walking operation to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Becca Watkins, a spokeswoman for the committee, told ticklethewire.com Friday morning…

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Ex-ATF Offcial Thinks Funds Could Get Cut or ATF Could Be Eliminated if it Doesn’t Cooperate With Congressional Inquiries

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — In the ever too eager climate to slash budgets, ex-ATF official Bernie La Forest thinks ATF could face some seriousĀ  cuts — and even elimination — if it doesn’t start cooperating with Congress and give answers about a controversial gun program known as “Operation Fast and Furious.” “This refusal…

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