Justice Department Eyeing College Football Bowl Games

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON—  College football could be in for a rude awakening. The Associated Press reports that  Justice Department has sent a letter to the N.C.A.A. raising questions about the selection process for Bowl Championship Series (BSC) football games, and whether it  complies with anti-trust laws. AP reported that critics have pushed for…

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Cargo Shipping Firms Agree to Pay $50.2 Million Criminal Fines in Price Fixing Scheme

By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — Six international freight companies agreed this week to pay criminal fines totaling $50.2 million for their role in a price fixing scheme involving international cargo, the Justice Department said. “The department’s investigation uncovered six different conspiracies harming businesses and consumers in the United States and across the globe,” Christine…

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Senate Confirms Justice Dept. Nominees Lanny Breuer, Tony West & Christine Varney

As expected, the Senate gave the nod to the latest Justice Department appointees.  By Mary Jacoby Main Justice WASHINGTON — After minimal debate, the Senate this evening quickly confirmed Lanny Breuer as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division; Tony West as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, and Christine Varney as Assistant Attorney…

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