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Texas: Janet Napolitano

Thu, 11/20/2008 - 14:54

Napolitano, not Reyes, to head Homeland Security

By Jason Thurlkill, PolitickerTX.com Reporter

U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes has not been selected to be the next secretary of Homeland Security. Politico reports that Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano has been selected to head the agency. Although Reyes was not considered a marquee contender, his name had emerged in some news reports. The El Paso Democrat heads the House Intelligence committee.

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Mon, 11/10/2008 - 17:43

Who will pick the next U.S. Attorneys?

By Jason Thurlkill, PolitickerTX.com Reporter

If history is any guide, some of the first appointments President-elect Obama will make in his administration will be for United States Attorney. Both Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush replaced most U.S. Attorneys appointed by the opposing party shortly after they took office.  

U.S. Attorneys are the highest-ranking federal law enforcement officials in their districts, and they represent the United States government in criminal and civil cases. There are 93 U.S. Attorneys stationed in judicial districts across the United States and various territories.

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