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Olson, like other key officials, would not comment on the dispute. If Bush backs Michigan, there is a chance Olson would not sign the brief. Government lawyers speculate that Olson would not risk undermining his credibility with the high court by signing onto a position he does not support.

As a senator from Missouri, Ashcroft opposed government programs that gave minorities a boost in public contracting. But during his Senate confirmation hearings for attorney general in January 2001, he said he would defend affirmative action policies.

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God Bless Bush!!!

End Affirmative Action