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Forty-six US attorneys hired by Barack Obama are asked to resign

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions is asking for the resignations of 46 attorneys hired by former president Barack Obama, the Justice Department said Friday.

Forty-six US attorneys hired by Barack Obama are asked to resign

Fri, 10 Mar, 2017 - 21:12

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions is asking for the resignations of 46 attorneys hired by former president Barack Obama, the Justice Department said Friday.

Many of the federal prosecutors who were nominated by Mr Obama have already left their positions.

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