Month: November 2009

Bauer’s appointment as White House Counsel reverses longstanding trend, says Times

The Times covers Robert Bauer’s appointment as White House Counsel here. Many presidents initially name a close friend and ally to the post, and then turn to a well-known Washington legal fixture when they run into legal or political trouble. Bauer’s law firm, Perkins Coie LLP, is a registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The […]

Former Rep. Jefferson sentenced to 13 years

Former Rep. William Jefferson was sentenced to 13 years in prison, according to this DOJ press release. Former U.S. Congressman William J. Jefferson, 62, of New Orleans, La., was sentenced today to 13 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for using his office to corruptly solicit bribes. Jefferson was also ordered […]