Holder confirmed as attorney general
(Washington) The Senate has voted 75-21 to confirm Eric Holder as the first African-American attorney general.
Holder also is the only African-American currently in President Barack Obama’s Cabinet. He had strong bipartisan support in Monday’s vote, plus he has the approval of major LGBT groups.
Holder previously served in the Clinton administration. …
Senate committee OKs holder for AG
(Washington) Eric Holder’s nomination as the first African-American attorney general moved to the full Senate on Wednesday with broad bipartisan support, as Republicans who earlier criticized the nominee determined he was well qualified for the job.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 17-2 to favorably recommend Holder for the post.
The only senators …
