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Department of Justice

Mission Statement: Current Leader
 * "To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans." http://www.usdoj.gov/02organizations/
 * Attorney General-Eric Holder

Budget
 * Support Law Enforcement Agencies
 * Fight criminal activity
 * Support detention facilities
 * counter acts of terrorism

History of the Department of Justice Current Events
 * It started out with the Attorney General being a part-time job for one person who would give advice to the Congress and the President. The U.S. House Committee soon wanted to create a "law department" that's headed by the Attorney General therefore they created a bill to create the Department of Justice twice, the first time being unsuccessful. The second time however, it was introduced by a Congress Representative from Rhode Island and was passed by both the Senate and The House and then through Ulysses S. Grant on June 22, 1870. The first day of operation for the Department of Justice was July 1, 1870. The Department of Justice began to take over the responsibilities of the law enforcement in 1887.

//__ DomesticViolence Against Women __//

Website: //[]// Title of Article: //Rihanna Tells Cops Brown's Hit Her Before// Publisher: Sheila Marikar Date of Publication: Feb. 12, 2009
 * **Source 1 info:**

This article is about the current abuse that was taken against the pop star Rihanna by the singer Chris Brown. Sources say that this is not the first time that Brown has used his violent temper with Rihanna but in fact this is the first time that Rihanna has spoken up about it. Accoring to TMZ.com, Rihanna told the cops that Brown had struck her before but it was nothing like this incident. Brown Left pop singe with bruises all over her face and body. According to sources the event that caused this sudden outburst was that Brown was spotted by Rihanna flirting with another singer ,Leona Lewis. When Rihanna went to confront Brown about this issue his violent temper exploded and landed him with a earned him a felony domestic abuse charge.

Website: [|//http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/apr/30/students-take-steps-against-violent-acts///] Title of Article://Students take steps against violent acts// Publisher:Laura Latzko Date of Publication: Thursday, April 30, 2009
 * **Source 2 info**:

Dozens of men gathered at the University of Missouri to support awareness about sexual assault against women. Students felt that alot of people arent aware of the severe issue with domestic violence so they wanted to do there part to reach out and get the point across to everyone.Sexual assault, domestic violence and rape continue to affect women of varied backgrounds.

Website: [|//http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D97RK9CG0.html//] Title of Article: //Biden visits domestic violence call-in center// Publisher: Kelly Shannon Publication date: April 28, 2009
 * **Source 3 info:**

Vice President Joe Biden toured a domestic violence hot line center. Biden wants to help stop this violence because he feels that it will help the children who witness this violence. Men who question why women don't leave an abusive situation likely don't realize the complications involved, Biden stated. Biden is trying his best to work with this issue to help the victim and the children involved.

//__Drug Enforcement__// Website: [] Title of Article: //United States Announces Historic Transfer of Defendants from Sierra Leone to Face Cocaine Importation Charges// Publisher: Garrison Courtney Publication Date: April 22, 2009
 * **Source 1 info:**

Two Sierra Leone citizens were charged with drug trafficking of hundreds of kilos of cocaine into the United States on April 20, 2009. After the cinviction, they were transferred into American custody. They could face posession with intent to sell with the punishment of life in prison if they are found guilty. It is because of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) will-power to fight against drugs that we have caught these dealers.

Website: [] Title of Article: //Employees of Self Proclaimed "Prince of Pot" Plead Guilty// Publisher: Jodie Underwood Publication Date: April 28, 2009
 * **Source 2 info:**

Two employees of Vancouver, British Columbia's "Prince of Pot" plead guilty to selling marijuana seeds with instructions on how to grow them to customers in the United States. They face two years of probation while their boss refuses to come into the US to be convicted of anything. He therefore is scheduled for a hearing on June 1, 2009 in Canada on the case.

Website: [] Title of Article: //Top Taliban Associate and Former Mujahideen Warlord Sentenced to Life in Prison on Heroine Trafficking Charges// Publisher: Garrison Courtney Publication Date: April 30, 2009
 * **Source 3 info:**

An ally of the Taliban was charged with distribution and Heroine importation. He grew Opium over in Afghanistan and converted it into Heroine which he sold through drug dealers in New York City. He provided the Taliban with weapons and troops with the drug money from the Heroine. His minimum sentence is ten years in prison but he faces life charges for every violation of the law.

The DEA should continue to keep up what it is doing because it is doing very well. It should however focus a lot more on the borders of the country and possibly create a drug sensor for the mail and Imported packages in order to further crack down on the drug abuse, use, and distribution in America. 
 * Reccomendation for President Obama on Drug Enforcement**