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Top lawyer in DOJ's Civil Division is latest in string of resignations

Headline from CBS News

The top lawyer in the Justice Department's Civil Division resigned on Monday, marking the latest in a wave of departures since the midterm elections.

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  1. Just the News

    Head of Justice Department's Civil Division steps down as exodus continues (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Brett Shumate, head of the Justice Department's Civil Division, is the third person to resign from a Senate-confirmed position in the Justice Department since the midterm elections.

  2. Bloomberg

    DOJ Civil Division Head Is Latest to Resign After Midterms (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Brett Shumate, the head of the Justice Department’s civil division, has resigned, according to US Attorney General Todd Blanche.

  3. ABC News

    DOJ leadership shakeup continues as Civil Division chief steps down (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    The head of the Justice Department's Civil Division, Brett Shumate, has submitted his resignation, becoming the latest DOJ leader to step down following the midterms.

  4. CBS News

    Top lawyer in DOJ's Civil Division is latest in string of resignations (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The top lawyer in the Justice Department's Civil Division resigned on Monday, marking the latest in a wave of departures since the midterm elections.

  5. Conservative Daily News

    Civil Division Chief Shumate Becomes Fourth Top DOJ Official to Quit Since Midterms (opens Conservative Daily News)

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    Conservative Daily News's feed description

    by Rich Mitchell at CDN - Brett Shumate resigned as head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, the fourth senior DOJ official to leave since the midterm elections. Click to read the rest HERE-> Civil Division Chief Shumate Becomes Fourth Top DOJ Official to Quit Since Midterms first posted at …

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