« previous | MUCK HOME | next »
USA Scandal: Where Are They Now?
So what's next for Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff Kyle Sampson? Where does a senior Justice Department official with an expertise in politicization, who has experience orchestrating a purge of prosecutors, engaging in a clumsy cover-up, and getting drubbed when testifying before Congress, go next?
The answer: working for drug companies. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Sampson has landed a gig with the mega-firm Hunton & Williams, in their food and drug practice. There, Sampson will help companies navigate the wilds of Food and Drug Administration regulation, among other duties. The Tribune also reports that the firm has landed a much bigger fish in Sheldon Bradshaw, who, in true revolving door fashion, recently resigned as general counsel of the FDA. Bradshaw also has DoJ experience -- he was one of the political appointees overseeing the notoriously politicized Civil Rights Division. So he and Sampson will likely get along fine.
But wait! Let's not forget Bradley Schlozman who had his own version of what a "loyal Bushie" is -- his phrase for it was "good Americans." Earlier this month, The Kansas City Star reported that Schlozman has opted for a quiet retirement from his rigorous politicization duties at the Department. He'll be practicing tax law at a Kansas City law firm.
The troubles of both, however, are not over, as they are both currently under investigation by the Department's inspector general, whose report on the mess at the DoJ is still forthcoming.
Comments (15)
Paranoid yet? wrote on October 31, 2007 2:58 PM:What? Are they now going to manipulate the vote using drugs?
John wrote on October 31, 2007 3:00 PM:What about Monica?
bill wrote on October 31, 2007 4:02 PM:They both belong in jail. John, was Monica involved with these guys as well?? If not, get over it, it's been almost 10 years!!!! Come into the 21st century.
zach wrote on October 31, 2007 4:05 PM:Bill i think he's talking about monica "I swore to uphold the President" goodling. Could be a troll, but i think its just a case of mistaken identity.
Dewey wrote on October 31, 2007 4:41 PM:Bill, I believe John was referring to that gross mousey blond pig Monica Goodling
foggylady wrote on October 31, 2007 4:44 PM:On the upside, maybe these guys can do for corporations what they did for government...screw up the whole mess and force light to be shined in dark corporate corners.
Dennis wrote on October 31, 2007 5:35 PM:True case of Peter Principle.....
So these corporations have hired the corrupted and the fallen. And in doing so give credence to the contradiction in terms, "business ethics".
You don't have to be a blind conservative not to see it, just an ignorant one to deny it.
nofltwlt wrote on October 31, 2007 5:48 PM:Where is Karl Rove?
Someone needs to put a bell around his neck.
Shanetta wrote on October 31, 2007 6:15 PM:Wrong! Schlozman is working for a firm in Wichita, KS. Apparently couldn't find anything in DC or Kansas City. For your mistake, I sentence you to a month as my personal assistant in SPL.
Bobby Seals wrote on October 31, 2007 7:14 PM:Schlozman's bosom buddy, John Tanner, might be joining him soon, if he's called back for another Congressional hearing on the Hill.
Bert wrote on October 31, 2007 9:10 PM:BushCo theme song: C'mon, take the money
mac2151 wrote on November 1, 2007 5:54 AM:and run...
A possible on Schlozman. Bush Pioneer & WellCare CEO Todd Farha could be looking at Medicare & Medicaid fraud, as well as securities fraud. Farha is a native of, guess where - Wichita.
steambomb wrote on November 1, 2007 12:50 PM:This case is worth a look-see even if Schlozman's dirty hands aren't operating, but the Medicaid fraud makes it sound like the Doctor is in.
So they enter government. Purjor themselves before congress. Then get set out to pasture in cushy jobs provided to them by their mega corporation benefactors. Wow this system works really well!
AC wrote on November 1, 2007 5:22 PM:What's a guy gotta do to get disbarred around here?
Goldspinner wrote on November 1, 2007 10:41 PM:Hmmm. This is interesting: the J. Reuben Clark Law Society strikes again. Sampson and Bradshaw both have ties to David Higbee, the former Deputy Associate Attorney General and White House Liaison who worked with Monica Goodling. Higbee is a genuinely nice guy but he was mentioned a few times too many in the Rove memos that were released to the Senate Judiciary Committee. What the heck does Sampson know about 21 C.F.R. anyway?