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2 Feb 2009, 10:45 am
Monday's debate over Holder's confirmation was partisan at times with committee chairman Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) [official website] [read post]
23 Jan 2009, 3:33 am
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21 Jan 2009, 12:46 pm
Patrick Leahy, a Democrat and chairman of the committee, slammed his gavel and walked out after acknowledging that Republicans had the right to ask for the delay.... [read post]
13 Jan 2009, 6:20 pm
  But, Holder fans should not fret:  as this CNN entry details, the Senator Patrick Leahy,  who will preside over the Holder hearings, is continuing "his public campaign on Holder's behalf Tuesday by producing two prominent Republicans who back his confirmation. [read post]
13 Jan 2009, 5:14 pm
Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT). [read post]
9 Jan 2009, 7:44 am
Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) is pushing to boost federal law enforcement grants as part of an economic stimulus package congressional leaders hope to pass in the coming weeks. [read post]
9 Jan 2009, 7:39 am
., home state of committee chairman Patrick Leahy, said that, 'Historic funding sources such COPS and Byrne-JAG should be re-invigorated and distributed nationwide to allow law enforcement agencies to craft creative, meaningful policing strategies tailored for their respective communities, each with distinct needs.' "   "Dissenting was David Muhlhausen of the Heritage Foundation, who said, 'Combating ordinary crime is the principal… [read post]
8 Jan 2009, 12:34 am
Daniel Inouye on Jan. 6, 200901/07/2009 Legislative Text of the Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act (S. 49)Text of the Bill as Introduced by Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy on Jan. 6, 2009 01/07/2009 Prepared Statements for Democratic Democratic Steering and Policy Committee Forum on Possible Economic Stimulus LegislationReleased by the Office of Speaker Nancy Pelosi01/07/2009 Remarks by National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley… [read post]
6 Jan 2009, 9:58 am
" Bloomberg adds, "Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy praised Obama's choices as 'excellent lawyers' who will form a 'strong team.'"The Chicago Tribune (1/6, Meyer) reports that "there was no mention of whether Obama and his nominee for attorney general, Eric Holder, intend to replace those heading the key posts at the Justice Department's Civil, Criminal and National Security Divisions that oversee most of its high-profile… [read post]
6 Jan 2009, 9:57 am
" Bloomberg adds, "Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy praised Obama's choices as 'excellent lawyers' who will form a 'strong team.'"The Chicago Tribune (1/6, Meyer) reports that "there was no mention of whether Obama and his nominee for attorney general, Eric Holder, intend to replace those heading the key posts at the Justice Department's Civil, Criminal and National Security Divisions that oversee most of its high-profile… [read post]
31 Dec 2008, 12:26 am
See Letter to the Honorable Patrick Leahy Chair, Judiciary Committee (dated June 20, 2008); see also New Support For Attorney-Client Privilege Legislation. [read post]
18 Dec 2008, 3:30 pm
 Senator Patrick Leahy stated “Only if there is not a final decision within 180 days of the complaint (and such delay is not shown to be due to the bad faith of the claimant) may he or she bring a de novo case in federal court with a jury trial available. [read post]
16 Dec 2008, 9:06 am
[JURIST] US Senate Judiciary Committee [official website] chairman Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) [official website] announced [press release] Monday that confirmation hearings for Attorney General nominee Eric Holder [professional profile] will be delayed [hearing notice] one week, after Republicans objected that they did not have enough time to review Holder's record. [read post]
15 Dec 2008, 6:46 am
Arlen Specter may have triggered the demise, but one suspects Patrick Leahy knew he didn't have the votes. [read post]
12 Dec 2008, 9:04 pm
GOP leaders took to the Senate floor this evening to call on Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) to slow down Attorney General-nominee Eric Holder's confirmation process. [read post]
12 Dec 2008, 2:27 pm
Leahy has proposed hearings as early as Jan. 8 with the goal of confirming Holder on Inauguration day or soon thereafter. [read post]
11 Dec 2008, 2:59 pm
Patrick Leahy wants to spend $100 million over the next four years to hire more agents to fight public corruption. [read post]
11 Dec 2008, 8:39 am
Ben NelsonLetter Expresses Support for Economic Stimulus Legislation12/10/2008 Letter to Senate Judiciary Ranking Member Arlen Specter From Chairman Patrick Leahy (PDF 475 KB)Letter Regarding the Confirmation Process for Attorney General Nominee Eric Holder 12/10/2008 Report: Questions About the $700 Billion Emergency Economic Stabilization Funds (PDF 1.4 MB)First Report of the Congressional Oversight Panel for Economic Stabilization as Released by the… [read post]