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| | Attorney General - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | The Attorney General for England and Wales is similarly the chief law officer of the Crown in England and Wales, and advises and represents the Crown and government departments in court. | | | The Attorney General is the chief law officer of the Crown. | | | The Attorney General may appeal cases to the higher courts where, although the particular case is settled, a point of law of public importance is at issue. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attorney_General
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| | Tennessee Attorney General |
| | The attorney general is the chief legal officer of the state. | | | Officers and agencies of the state are represented by the attorney general in all civil litigation before state and federal courts. | | | The attorney general prosecutes all criminal cases in the appellate courts and exercises original prosecutorial powers in the areas of securities and state contract fraud. |
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http://www.attorneygeneral.state.tn.us
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| | Attorney General's Office - MT Dept of Justice |
| | Under Montana law, the attorney general is the state's chief legal officer, chief law enforcement officer and director of the Department of Justice. | | | Although the attorney general is the chief legal officer for the state, many legal issues and questions fall outside the jurisdiction of the Attorney General's office. | | | The attorney general has the authority to provide legal opinions—which carry the weight of law—to the Legislature; to state officers, boards or commissions; to city attorneys and to county commissioners and county attorneys. |
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http://www.doj.state.mt.us/department/attorneygeneral.asp
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| | Office Of The Wyoming Attorney General |
| | The Attorney General of the State of Wyoming is appointed by the Governor, pursuant to Wyo.Stat. | | | The Attorney General's office, by law, provides legal opinions only to elected and appointed state officials and represents the state agencies in actions in courts of law. | | | The primary duties of the Attorney General are outlined in Wyo.Stat. |
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http://attorneygeneral.state.wy.us
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| | Attorney General's Chambers - Index of Ministries - Republic of Botswana |
| | The Attorney General is empowered under the Constitution and the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act to direct all criminal prosecution. | | | In terms of the law all legal actions for and against the Government are instituted by or against the Attorney General in a representative capacity. | | | The legal representation described above is provided in the Magistrates Courts, the High Court, the Court of Appeal, the Industrial Court and various arbitral and disciplinary tribunals but not the customary courts. |
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http://www.gov.bw/government/attorney_generals_chambers.html
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| | Texas Attorney General |
| | Once requested to write an opinion, the Attorney General must interpret existing law in accordance with all applicable statutes and the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Texas. | | | The Attorney General shall also advise a district or county attorney in certain instances in which the State is interested and certain requirements are met. | | | The Attorney General is prohibited by statute from giving a written opinion to anyone other than an authorized requestor. |
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http://www.oag.state.tx.us/opinopen/opinhome.shtml
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| | Opinions Of The Attorney General |
| | Informal opinions are issued to local governments at the request of the attorney for the local government, who is the municipality's chief legal officer. | | | They are denominated "formal" because the Attorney General signs them as chief legal officer of the State. | | | Opinions issued to the municipal attorney are denominated "informal" because it is ultimately the responsibility of the municipal attorney to provide advice to the local government. |
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http://www.oag.state.ny.us/lawyers/opinions/opinion.html
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| | Office of Attorney General of Georgia: Opinions |
| | One of the duties of the Attorney General is to give his legal opinion, when required to do so by the Governor, on any question of law connected with the interest of the state or with the duties of any of the departments. | | | The Attorney General does not generally provide legal advice, opinions or representation to county or municipal governments or officials, but will on request review the written legal opinions and conclusions of counsel for local governments. | | | This presentation of the opinions of the Georgia Attorney General is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice to the general public. |
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http://www.state.ga.us/ago/opinions.html
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| | The Office of the Attorney General of Vermont: |
| | The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer in the state. | | | The Court has scheduled oral arguments in the case on February 28, 2006, and a decision is expected from the Court by July 1, 2006. | | | A copy of the U.S. Supreme Court Brief filed by the Vermont Attorney General’s Office in the Case Randall v. |
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http://www.atg.state.vt.us
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| | EPIC Attorney General's Guidelines Page |
| | Attorney General William French Smith weakened the restrictions on the FBI in 1983. | | | Remarks of Attorney General Ashcroft, May 30, 2002. | | | These new policies are included in the Attorney General's Guidelines on General Crimes, Racketeering and Terrorism ("Guidelines"), and were released to the public on May 30, 2002. |
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http://www.epic.org/privacy/fbi
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| | SC Attorney General's Office - Henry McMaster |
| | An Attorney General's opinion is thus a written public document responding to a specific legal question asked by a public official. | | | An Attorney General's opinion attempts to resolve questions of law as the author believes a court would decide the issue. |
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http://www.scattorneygeneral.org/opinion.php
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| | Charitable Trusts - California Dept. of Justice - Office of the Attorney General |
| | The Attorney General may conduct investigations and bring legal actions to protect the assets of California charities and insure the assets are used for their intended charitable purposes. | | | As the legal overseer of charities that do business in California, the Attorney General works to protect the interest of all public beneficiaries within his jurisdiction. | | | If you need further information on this issue, contact the Attorney General’s Division of Gambling Control at GamblingControl@doj.ca.gov or (916) 263-3408. |
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http://ag.ca.gov/charities
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| | Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General |
| | Attorney General Corbett also requested continued financial support for witness relocation programs across the state, along with consumer protection and other essential services provided by the Attorney General's office. Read more... | | | The Attorney General's Public Protection Division helps consumers with everything from fraud and scams to multi-million dollar price-fixing and antitrust cases. | | | Ensuring public safety is the Number One mission for the Office of Attorney General, and illegal drugs are the primary public safety threat to our communities. |
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http://www.attorneygeneral.gov
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| | Alabama Attorney General - Help and Opinion FAQs |
| | The Attorney General does not address moot, private, or personal questions in which the state, county, or public is not materially or primarily interested. | | | The Attorney General does not address the constitutionality of statutes. | | | Often state law can be confusing; therefore, state officials may request this office to give our legal interpretation of the law in understandable terms. |
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http://www.ago.state.al.us/opinion.cfm
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| | Missouri Attorney General's Office |
| | Attorney General Jay Nixon is going to court to stop a company he says puts bogus charges on consumers' phone bills, then calls some of them dozens of times a day to collect the money. | | | The charge against Nathaniel R. Burger (DOB- 10/18/37) was prosecuted by Attorney General Jay Nixon. | | | Attorney General Jay Nixon today asked for a court order to stop a Web business and its owners from offering to sell the confidential information of cell phone customers. |
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http://www.ago.mo.gov
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| | The Attorney General of Guam |
| | The Attorney General is the Chief Legal Officer of the Government of Guam. | | | The Office of the Attorney General of Guam is part of the government of Guam. | | | The Office of the Attorney General is comprised of five (5) Divisions, which provides legal services to the Government of Guam and is empowered with prosecutorial authority. |
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http://www.guamattorneygeneral.com
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| | The Attorney General's Ministry |
| | The Attorney General's Ministry, also called the Ministry of Justice, is the central legal department of the Government of Belize. | | | The present Attorney General is the Honourable Godfrey Smith. | | | The main objective of this Department is to provide Civil Legal Services to the Government of Belize. |
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http://www.belize.gov.bz/cabinet/g_smith/welcome.shtml
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| | The National Association of Attorneys General |
| | Attorneys General from 53 jurisdictions urge the Federal government to continue its work in combating the manufacture, trafficking and abuse of methamphetamine without preempting the ability of states to respond to unique local circumstances. | | | NAAG Hosts 2006 Annual Spring Meeting In Washington, D.C. Attorneys General Meet with U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Federal Officials and Members of Congress to Discuss Critical Legal Issues of State-Federal Concern. | | | Fifty-three Attorneys General Urge Congress to Continue Work in the Fight Against Methamphetamine Without Preempting States' Efforts |
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http://www.naag.org
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| | Office of the Attorney General - California Dept. of Justice |
| | Attorney General Lockyer files $12 Million lawsuit against AutoZone for violating hazardous waste laws. | | | Attorney General Bill Lockyer Releases Annual Hate Crime Report for 2004. | | | Attorney General Lockyer Files Consumer Protection Lawsuit Against Chase Bank and Trilegiant Corp. Alleging That Californians Were Deceived Into Paying For Membership Programs That Failed To Deliver Promised Discount Prices And Services. |
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http://caag.state.ca.us
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| | Opinions |
| | The Attorney General opinions spanning the 1977-1996 period, numbering nearly 1,800, were prepared for publication on this website by automated processes. | | | The Attorney General Opinions are presented on-line for informational use only and do not replace the official versions. | | | Attorney General opinions issued for the period 1/01/1963 through 12/31/1976 have been added to this website. |
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http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-164-20988---,00.html
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| | Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard |
| | Opinions of the Attorney General are advisory, and do not have the same effect as decisions of a court of law. | | | © copyright 2006 Office of the Arizona Attorney General | | | Our Office does not issue opinions for private citizens, nor do we offer legal advice to private citizens. |
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http://www.azag.gov/opinions
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| | CT Attorney General |
| | Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that he is joining attorneys general nationwide to fight a federal bill that would strip states of authority to regulate food safety. | | | Wal-Mart must dispense this drug at every pharmacy in the state — not simply carry it — or it will be removed from the state insurance program. | | | I am glad that legislators from both Connecticut and New York are joining our fight to compel regulators to address years of accumulated safety and security deficiencies at Indian Point. |
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http://www.ct.gov/ag/site/default.asp
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| | Massachusetts Attorney General: Home Page |
| | As Attorney General, I am committed to ensuring a top-flight public law office that consistently and unfailingly works to protect the public interest. | | | Attorney General's Section 504 and ADA Notice of Rights and Grievance Procedure | | | Welcome to the home page of the Attorney General's Office. |
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http://www.ago.state.ma.us
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| | North Dakota Attorney General |
| | The Attorney General serves as legal adviser for state officials, state's | | | The Bismarck-Mandan Orchestral Association is supported by public funds and is subject to the open records and open meetings laws, concluded Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. | | | He further decided, in an opinion relating to the recent demolition of the Poor Farm in Minot, that state law does not require unused historical buildings to be offered to other political subdivisions. |
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http://www.ag.state.nd.us
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| | Oklahoma Attorney General - www.oag.state.ok.us |
| | Citing “imminent threats to human health,” Attorney General Drew Edmondson today asked a federal district court to expedite discovery in the state& case against 14 poultry companies accused of pollut... | | | The state& Multicounty Grand Jury adjourned from its February session after issuing one sealed indictment, Attorney General Drew Edmondson said today. | | | A corporate poultry scheme to delay Oklahoma’s poultry pollution lawsuit was soundly defeated today when the U.S. Supreme Court issued a one-sentence order denying an attempt by Arkansas Attorney Gene... |
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http://www.oag.state.ok.us
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| | Lawlink NSW:Attorney General's Department |
| | The Attorney General's Department of NSW administers the courts, tribunals, laws and justice programs of the State. | | | a free government service that provides information and referral to services that can help you with your legal problem hosted by the Attorney General's Department of NSW. | | | , an online government portal to law and justice agencies and services hosted by the Attorney General's Department of NSW. |
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http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/Lawlink/Corporate/ll_corporate.nsf/pages/attorney_generals_department_index
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| | The State of Alaska Department of Law |
| | The Attorney General and Department of Law staff may not provide legal advice to private citizens or organizations. | | | The Alaska Bar Association or your local bar association may be able to assist you in locating a lawyer; many bar associations also provide references for free legal assistance. | | | Please contact a private attorney if you need legal advice. |
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http://www.law.state.ak.us
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| | Washington State Office of the Attorney General |
| | As the Legislature adjourns, Attorney General Rob McKenna has secured approval for his “Operation: Allied Against Meth” legislation and the bulk of the funding necessary to implement the bill. | | | Welcome to the Washington State Attorney General's web site. | | | As the state& top legal officer, Attorney General Rob McKenna has proposed legislation this year to fight meth, protect children and communities against sex offenders, increase access to government and protect Washington taxpayers: |
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http://www.atg.wa.gov
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| | NH Department of Justice (NHDOJ) |
| | The Attorney General is the State's chief legal officer and chief law enforcement officer. | | | to serve the people of New Hampshire with diligence, independence and integrity by performing the constitutional, statutory and common law duties of the Attorney General as the State's chief legal officer and chief law enforcement officer; | | | The Attorney General acts as the State's lawyer in all civil and criminal cases in the Supreme Court, and is responsible for the general supervision of all criminal law enforcement in the State of New Hampshire. |
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http://www.nh.gov/nhdoj
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| | Florida Attorney General - Home Page |
| | The Attorney General teams up with other agencies to protect children from the dangers of meth labs. | | | Crist and the lawmakers also urged the passage of other important public safety legislation, including a measure to safeguard abuse victims residing at domestic violence shelters and another making it illegal for citizens to provide misleading information to law enforcement officers investigating certain crimes. | | | Florida Attorney General Programs and Units Consumer Protection Consumer Alerts En Español News Releases Child Safety Citizen Safety Center Crime Prevention Crime Victims' Services AG Opinions Sunshine Law Advance Directives Annual Reports Government Links |
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http://myfloridalegal.com
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| | Illinois Attorney General - Protecting Consumers |
| | Although the Attorney General’s Office will do it’s best to assist you, the Attorney General’s Office is prohibited from representing citizens privately. | | | Law enforcement actions are taken by the Attorney General to protect the public good and to ensure a fair market place. | | | Read about major Attorney General Consumer Protection cases on the settlements page. |
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http://www.ag.state.il.us/consumers
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| | USDOJ: Office of the Attorney General |
| | The Attorney General represents the United States in legal matters generally and gives advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive departments of the Government when so requested. | | | In matters of exceptional gravity or importance the Attorney General appears in person before the Supreme Court. | | | The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the Office of the Attorney General which evolved over the years into the head of the Department of Justice and chief law enforcement officer of the Federal Government. |
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http://www.usdoj.gov/ag
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| | Attorney General Homepage |
| | Notice to Attorneys Interested in Providing Legal Services to the State of Hawaii For July 2, 2005 - June 30, 2006 - Click here for Details. | | | Copyright © 2000-2001 State of Hawaii Department of the Attorney General. | | | Attorney General Mark Bennett to Co-Chair National Antitrust Committee (09/09/05 - pdf) |
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http://www.hawaii.gov/ag
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| | State of Idaho, Office of Attorney General Lawrence Wasden Homepage |
| | The Idaho Attorney General’s Office filed a criminal complaint charging Adams County Sheriff Richard Leo Green with six felony counts of misuse of public money in violation of Idaho Code Section 18-5701. | | | The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit recovered more than $600,000 for Idaho consumers last year, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said. | | | As Idaho's Attorney General, I am committed to the following: |
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http://www2.state.id.us/ag
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| | Home - Montana Department of Justice |
| | HELENA – February 28, 2006 – In a formal opinion, Montana Attorney General Mike McGrath held that a Department of Corrections plan to contract with a private nonprofit corporation to provide drug treatment is not subject to a “privatization plan process.” | | | HELENA – February 9, 2006 – Montana Attorney General Mike McGrath announced plans to pursue legislation to allow Montanans to place a "security freeze" on their personal information. | | | Office of the Attorney General · Montana Department of Justice |
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http://www.doj.state.mt.us
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| | State of Alabama Attorney General's Office |
| | However, the highlight of the day was when Attorney General King presented this year's Officers of the Year and detailed several accounts of acts of heroism. | | | We are constantly working to make this an enjoyable, informative, and useful place for you to learn about the Office of the Attorney General and to access many resources about state government. | | | » Statement of Attorney General Troy King Regarding Arrests of Church Arsonists...3/8/2006 |
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http://www.ago.state.al.us
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| | Ministry of the Attorney General - Home |
| | The Ministry of the Attorney General does not provide legal advice to the public. | | | Last Updated: 2/28/2006 6:46:25 PM This Web site has been created as a public service by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. | | | However, users of this site should verify the information before making decisions or acting upon it. |
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http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca
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| | Consumer Home |
| | Citizen complaints assist the Attorney General’s Office in identifying problem areas and potential violations of Minnesota’s consumer protection laws. | | | You may write to the Attorney General’s Office as follows: | | | You may file a written complaint about a business by contacting the Attorney General’s Office at the phone numbers below, in writing or by downloading a copy of the |
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http://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer
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| | Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline |
| | Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline today acknowledged that his office is examining the billing and collection practices of the state’s not-for-profit hospitals in an effort to protect uninsured and underinsured Kansans from exploitation. | | | Mission of the Office of Attorney General Phill Kline | | | Sign up for Attorney General Phill Kline's e-mail updates and receive important information about the activities of the office including litigation, legislative efforts, and warnings about the latest consumer scams. |
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http://www.accesskansas.org/ksag
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| | Maryland Attorney General |
| | Assistant Attorneys General: Kendra Y. Ausby; Antonia V. Rivera. | | | Assistant Attorneys General: Cristina A. Milnor; Renee Nacrelli. | | | Assistant Attorneys General: William C. Lindsey; Joy Sakamoto-Wengel; Janice G. Salzman. |
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http://www.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/mdmanual/08conoff/html/06ag.html
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| | State of Minnesota Attorney General's Office |
| | Hospitals Step Forward to Sign Voluntary Agreement with Attorney General’s Office on Billing and Collection Practices | | | State Senator Ann Rest, State Representative Jim Davnie, and Attorney General Hatch Want The Minnesota Department of Public Safety to Quit Selling Driver's License Data more | | | Assistant Majority Leader Ann Rest, State Representative Rick Hansen And Attorney General Hatch Offer Legislation to Protect Lake Superior. |
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http://www.ag.state.mn.us
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| | FindLaw - The Law, Lawyer, Lawyers, Attorney, Attorneys and Legal Resources |
| | FindLaw - The Law, Lawyer, Lawyers, Attorney, Attorneys and Legal Resources | | | Get help now — free, confidential, service matches you with lawyers in your area. |
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http://www.findlaw.com
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| | United States Department of Justice |
| | Prepared Remarks for Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at the National Association of Attorneys General | | | "Madame Justice, I remain grateful for your taking the time just over a year ago to swear me in as Attorney General. | | | Transcript of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and Justice Sandra Day O’Connor at the National Women’s History Month Celebration |
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http://www.usdoj.gov
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| | Wisconsin Department of Justice |
| | About DOJ Attorney General Opinions Background Checks Crime Victim Services Criminal Law Decisions Employment News Releases Open Meetings | | | ◊ Opinions ◊ History ◊ WI Attorneys General ◊ Other State's AGO ◊ Contact | | | Until April of 2001, Lautenschlager served as United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin. |
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http://www.doj.state.wi.us/ag
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