DOJ Seeks to Recover from Gonzales's Tenure

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Source: Legal Times

Demoralized. Discredited. Dysfunctional.

These words are among those used to sum up the state of the Justice Department under the watch of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who last week announced he will step down Sept. 17.

Much like a wounded patient in an intensive care unit, the department is in need of critical attention to revive its core mission: law enforcement.

Exactly how much influence Gonzales exerted throughout the department is still open to debate, but as his 2½-year tenure comes to a close, this much is clear: Main Justice is in disarray.

Current and ex-career employees, former political appointees, legal scholars, detractors, and supporters all tell the same story: The shortcomings are numerous and the successes few and far between.

Read more: http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1188550958062

[tom_paine]

1. Wait until they see Gonzo's replacement!

[Cheney Killed Bambi]

2. LOL

Tom Tomorrow's the best.