Reuters – Congressional Republicans on Friday asked the Justice Department to weigh in on the controversial recess appointments President Barack Obama made to install appointees to politically sensitive jobs overseeing consumer lending and the labor force.

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Republicans seek legal answers on Obama appointments
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The Christian Science Monitor – The Obama administration has ordered an independent review of loans made by the Energy Department to energy companies – a clear response to the controversial and now-bankrupt Solyndra Inc. solar energy company.

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Solyndra scandal probe widens as White House orders new review
(The Christian Science Monitor)

Perry Opposes Confederate License Plates

On October 27, 2011, in Uncategorized, by ggallin

Texas Gov. Rick Perry said he was opposed to issuing a state license plate featuring the Confederate battle, declaring his position on the controversial proposal for the first time.

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Perry Opposes Confederate License Plates

The Christian Science Monitor – The United States Justice Department is filing an “unprecedented” lawsuit against Joe Arpaio, the controversial sheriff of Arizona’s Maricopa County.

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Joe Arpaio: Why is Obama administration suing an outspoken Arizona sheriff?
(The Christian Science Monitor)