Mary Clare Jalonick, Author at Mississippi Free Press

Two Republican senators said Monday they will vote to advance the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche after Blanche rescinded plans for a fund to compensate people who believe they were unfairly prosecuted by the Justice Department.

Mary Clare Jalonick

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