Barr Confirmation Hearing: Day 2
The committee continued to hear testimony from Assistant Attorney General William Barr in his confirmation hearing to become Attorney Genera… read more
The committee continued to hear testimony from Assistant Attorney General William Barr in his confirmation hearing to become Attorney General in the Department of Justice. Mr. Barr would replace Dick Thornburgh, who resigned from the position of U.S. Attorney General to run for the Senate from Pennsylvania. Mr. Barr has been Acting Attorney General since Mr. Thornburgh’s resignation. Mr. Barr responded to questions from committee members on his activities in the Department of Justice. close
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