Obama's AG pick on track for confirmation

[babylonsister]

Obama's AG pick on track for confirmation

By LARRY MARGASAK
Associated Press Writer


WASHINGTON (AP) -- Eric Holder appears headed for confirmation as attorney general after declaring a new course in U.S. counterterrorism policy, but a Senate panel still wants to hear more about his decisions as a Clinton administration Justice Department official.

A second day of confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday was to feature former FBI Director Louis Freeh, who supports Holder despite some past disagreements with him during the Clinton years.

Also set to speak on Holder's behalf was Frances Townsend, a former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush.

That sort of bipartisan support was evident throughout Holder's testimony Thursday, even as he declared a major break from Bush administration policy toward terror suspects. He also pledged to restore morale at a Justice Department mired in tales of political interference.

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[gblady]

1. seems to be.....

going better than anticipated, huh?

[babylonsister]

3. Yes, thankfully. And if Arlen's not happy, I am! nt

[cali]

2. Excellent.

The more I see of Holder, the more I like him for AG.