Ex-DOJ prosecutor who proclaimed ‘this job sucks’ will run for Congress - The Washington Post
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A former DOJ prosecutor who once criticized their job will run for Congress.
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An ex-DOJ prosecutor will run for Congress. This individual previously stated, "this job sucks." The Washington Post reported this development.
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