Ashcroft questioned on views

Attorney General-nominee John Ashcroft is back before the Senate Judiciary Committee today, answering questions about the positions he’s taken over the course of many years in the public eye. Ashcroft, whose views are considered controversial by some, says he...

Ashcroft promises fairness

A pledge from John Ashcroft that if he is confirmed as Attorney General he will do all he can to uphold America’s laws. The former Senator made the pledge during Day One of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill....

Ashcroft scrutiny underway

Hearings aimed at determining whether former Senator John Ashcroft should serve as Attorney General are underway in Washington. Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are making statements, both for and against the beliefs of Ashcroft. Republican Senator Mike...

Ashcroft favored governor’s mansion

As former Senator John Ashcroft prepares for confirmation hearings in Washington next week, he reflects on his long career as a public servant in Missouri. Ashcroft is President-elect Bush’s choice for attorney general. Ashcroft has served as the Missouri...

Blunt hopeful for Ashcroft bid

Southwest Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt expects John Ashcroft to be confirmed as attorney general, all the controversy surrounding him notwithstanding. Blunt, a fellow Republican, believes Ashcroft will survive the confirmation hearings that begin in Washington next...