Gonzales' Private Attorney Paid For By Taxpayers: Is He Worth It?

Anybody Out There Who Wants To Make $24,000 per month?

(If Gonzales fires his attorney at any time...)

Another problem for Gonzales (thank you, God!).

(From Think Progress)

This summer, six attorneys “rejected from civil service positions at the Justice Department filed a lawsuit” against “former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and three other top officials for allegedly violating their rights by taking politics into consideration” in the hiring process for the Honors and Summer Law Intern Programs.

Today, McClatchy reports that the Justice Department has agreed to pay for a private lawyer to defend Gonzales, which could cost taxpayers up to $24,000 a month: According to a person with knowledge of the case, the Justice Department has imposed a limit of $200 an hour or $24,000 a month on attorneys’ fees. Top Justice Department attorneys generally earn no more than $100 per hour. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the case.

If it were any more than that exorbitant sum, Gonzales' trial expenses would have to be considered part of the "Bailout" program! Something tells me that, if justice is really served, we'll be seeing more of B**h's administration behind bars (unless he gives them a last-minute pardon!

Just a thought.