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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Kentucky senator uses rare filibuster to block vote on President Obama's nominee to lead CIA

Monday, July 09, 2012  Feds name 4 suspects in border agent's death linked to Operation Fast and Furious

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Attorney General Eric Holder: if evidence in Trayvon Martin case warrants, Justice Department will act

Monday, April 04, 2011  Obama administration backs down: Avowed 9/11 mastermind and 4 co-conspirators to face military commission, not court

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Questions and answers on the Obama administration policy change regarding gay marriage.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Attorney General Eric Holder cited recent shifts in legal thought, not public opinion, in explaining the decision.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  The Obama administration announced that it will no longer defend the constitutionality of the federal law banning same-sex marriage.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Attorney general Eric Holder says a court challenge is a possibility on Arizona immigration law

Friday, February 12, 2010  Administration weighing possibility of Sept. 11 trial in military instead of civilian court

Wednesday, February 03, 2010  AG Holder says he made decision to charge Christmas Day terror suspect; no dissent by others

Friday, January 22, 2010  US Officials: 35 Gitmo detainees recommended for trials or commissions in the United States

Thursday, December 17, 2009  Judge: Courts can handle trials of Guantanamo detainees; some gangs are more deadly

Wednesday, November 18, 2009  Obama predicts conviction of professed 9/11 mastermind; Holder defends prosecution strategy

Monday, August 24, 2009  Senior Gov't Official: White House creating new, elite interrogation unit