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No new AG until after Australia trip
The White House now says it probably won’t announce the president’s pick for attorney general before he leaves Monday for Australia and the annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
Deputy press secretary Dana Perino told reporters today it is “unlikely” a nominee would be announced prior to the trip. And, she said, a decision has been made not to announce it while President Bush is in Australia.
He’s due back in Washington on Sunday, Sept. 9.
Bush is looking for a replacement for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, a longtime buddy who this week announced his resignation, effective Sept. 17. Bush has named Solicitor General Paul Clement, who could wind up with the permanent job, to serve as acting attorney general when Gonzales leaves.
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