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Ex-Prosecutor Chosen By Bush For Homeland Post
Jeremy L. Muncy
Staff Writer
2005-01-11
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The man who helped craft the early war on terror, federal appeals court Judge Michael Chertoff, has been chosen to be the new Homeland Security chief.
Chertoff replaces Tom Ridge, the department's first chief. Bush was to formally announce Chertoff's selection later at the White House, two government officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The AP.
According to an article at ABCNews,
Chertoff headed the Justice Department's criminal division from 2001 to 2003, where he played a central role in the nation's legal response to the Sept. 11 attacks, before the president named him to appeals court position in New Jersey.
"Chertoff, who rounds out Bush's second-term Cabinet, was actually the president's second pick for the job. Former New York City police chief Bernard Kerik withdrew as nominee last month, citing immigration problems with a family housekeeper.
After failing to disclose the nanny problem during an initial screening, Kerik acknowledged it during a subsequent vetting phase as he filled out a clearance form.
The choice of a new homeland security chief completes a substantial makeover of the Bush team as the president awaits his swearing-in Jan. 20 for a new term."
President Bush has changed most key agency positions for his new term.
About the Author:
Jeremy Muncy is the editor of http://www.SecurityProNews.com.
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