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Panel Examines Obama Administration National Security Policy

March 22, 2012 14:09

Congress, not the courts, needs to play a more active role in shaping national security law, a former top U.S. Justice Department official said during a panel discussion about the Obama administration's authority to combat terrorism. Participating on a Federalist...Congress, not the courts, needs...

Steptoe Adds White House Aide to its Energy Practice in D.C.

March 21, 2012 19:30

A former special assistant to President Barack Obama has joined Steptoe & Johnson LLP’s energy and transportation practice in Washington, the firm announced Tuesday. Bizunesh “Biz” Scott advised Obama and his cabinet on appointees to various agencies. Before becoming special...A former special...

Senate Judiciary Committee To Hold Hearing On Ted Stevens Report

March 21, 2012 17:56

The Washington attorney who investigated allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in the Ted Stevens case is expected to testify next week on Capitol Hill about his investigation. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Henry "Hank"...The Washington attorney...

Former Fed Scientist Sentenced to 13 Years in Espionage Case

March 21, 2012 17:24

An acclaimed former government scientist who was ensnared in an undercover FBI sting was sentenced today to 13 years in federal prison on charges he tried to sell secrets to a foreign intelligence agent. Stewart Nozette, who pleaded guilty in...An acclaimed former government scientist who was...

Civil Liberties Group Presses For Details On Any Google, NSA Collaboration

March 20, 2012 17:20

Whatever relationship Google and the National Security Agency have, the U.S. Justice Department says the public doesn't have a right to know about it. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today picked up a dispute between the...Whatever relationship Google and the National Security Agency...