YEP....old news....FR had it first thanks to Pukin...
BUT, I did hear this today....that Miers was NOT a part of the choosing of other judicial candidates because she's only been the Gen'l Counsel to the Pres since February....anyone else hear this?
The Distict and Circuit Court nominations put forward in February were largely carryovers from the last Congress. I have a summary and cites if you need it.
- She was appointed Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary on January 20, 2001. As Staff Secretary, Ms. Miers acted as "the ultimate gatekeeper for what crosses the desk of the nation's commander in chief." In addition to this important role, Ms. Miers supervised more than 60 employees in four departments.
- In 2003, Ms. Miers was named Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff. As part of the Office of the Chief of Staff, she was a top domestic policy advisor to the President.
- Ms. Miers has served as Counsel to the President since February 2005.
http://www.legalreforminthenews.com/leaders/Miers/Miers_bio.htm