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Mavdog · 11-10-2004, 11:52 AM

Gonzales to Succeed Ashcroft, Sources Say

4 minutes ago

By SCOTT LINDLAW, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - President Bush (news - web sites) has chosen White House counsel Alberto Gonzales, a Texas confidant and one of the most prominent Hispanics in the administration, to succeed Attorney General John Ashcroft (news - web sites), sources close to the White House said Wednesday.

Ashcroft announced his resignation on Tuesday, along with Commerce Secretary Don Evans, a Texas friend of the president's.

After a National Security Council meeting, Bush was sitting down Wednesday with Secretary of State Colin Powell (news - web sites), another figure being closely watched for signs of whether he will stay or go. Powell has been largely noncommital when asked about his plans.

11-10-2004, 11:52 AM	#4
Mavdog Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 6,014	RE:Ashcroft and Evans resign...... Gonzales to Succeed Ashcroft, Sources Say 4 minutes ago By SCOTT LINDLAW, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON - President Bush (news - web sites) has chosen White House counsel Alberto Gonzales, a Texas confidant and one of the most prominent Hispanics in the administration, to succeed Attorney General John Ashcroft (news - web sites), sources close to the White House said Wednesday. Ashcroft announced his resignation on Tuesday, along with Commerce Secretary Don Evans, a Texas friend of the president's. After a National Security Council meeting, Bush was sitting down Wednesday with Secretary of State Colin Powell (news - web sites), another figure being closely watched for signs of whether he will stay or go. Powell has been largely noncommital when asked about his plans.