Monica Goodling was a top aide to former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. In a report released by the U.S. Department of Justice on July 28, 2008, Goodling is reported to have violated federal law and Justice Department policy by favoring job applicants who were Republicans and conservative.The New York Times: Gonzales Aides Broke Laws in Hiring, Report Concludes (July 28, 2008) The report does not say if Goodling will face criminal charges. Justice investigators say that bar associations have inquired about the report's findings, which is an indication that she may lose her license to practice law.PennLive.com: Doj: Former Aide Broke Law in Hiring Scandal (July 28, 2008)
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Goodling was a top aide to former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
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U.S. Department of Justice released report on July 28, 2008
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Goodling is reported to have discriminated against non-Republican and non-conservative job candidatesReuters: Justice Dept. hiring marred by politics: probe (July 28, 2008)
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Graduated from Messiah College
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Worked for the Republican National Committee from 1999 to 2002
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Began working for the Office of Attorney General (OAG) in 2005
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Became White House Liaison for the OAG in April 2006
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