She also said that the prosecutor should be a nonpartisan person who is appointed “independently” rather than by the attorney general. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyHowever, the law that permitted the appointment of an independent counsel by a three-judge panel, rather than by the attorney general, has expired. Under Justice Department regulations for special counsels, Mr. Rosenstein, if confirmed, would essentially be the attorney general for the purpose of the Russia case since Mr. The Russia controversy dominated the hearing, but Republicans and Democrats questioned Mr. Rosenstein and Ms. Advertisement Continue reading the main storySeveral Democrats said they were particularly concerned about a series of civil rights stances that Mr.

Source: New York Times March 07, 2017 15:46 UTC