Monica Goodling
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Monica M. Goodling (born August 6, 1973), a United States lawyer and political appointee in the administration of President George W. Bush. She was the Director of Public Affairs for the United States Department of Justice, serving under Attorneys General John Ashcroft, and Alberto Gonzales.
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[edit] Personal
Goodling graduated from Messiah College in 1995[1] and then Regent University Law School in 1999.[2] McClatchy Newspapers reported on Goodling's education noting Messiah College is "committed to an embracing evangelical spirit", and Regent was founded by Pat Robertson "to produce Christian leaders who will make a difference, who will change the world."[3]
[edit] Controversies
According to E-mails Goodling was involved in planning controversial 2006 US attorney dismissals and in later efforts to limit the negative reaction."[3] According to these emails Goodling "warned of potential political problems with Griffin's appointment and underscored White House interest in getting it done."[3] Reportedly, Goodling "took a leading role" in Bud Cummins's dimissal.[3]
On March 19, 2007, she took an indefinite leave of absence.[4] On March 26, 2007, Goodling cancelled her upcoming appearance at a Congressional hearing, citing her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.[5][6]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Class of 1995.
- ^ DC Picnic Photos.
- ^ a b c d "Who is Monica Goodling?", McClatchy Newspapers, March 29, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-26.
- ^ Dan Eggen. "Gonzales Met With Top Aides On Firings: Papers Appear to Contradict Denial", Washington Post, March 24, 2007, p. A01.
- ^ Letter from Goodling's attorneys to Senator Patrick Leahy, Judiciary Committee, March 24, 2007
- ^ Dan Eggen. "Gonzales's Senior Counselor Refuses to Testify", Washington Post, March 26, 2007.
