Lynch promises ‘new and improved relationship’ with Congress

Lynch has overseen high profile financial fraud cases against banks, terror cases including one against a would-be New York subway bomber, and the corruption case against a former GOP congressman. At the same time she has held a lower profile than others who vied for the attorney general nomination, which the White House hopes is an asset in nomination hearings.

Holder is a friend of the President and he often endured battles with Republicans over various controversies related to President Obama’s policies. These ranged from the President’s plans to close the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, military prison to the decision to stop defending federal laws banning recognition of same-sex marriages.

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“Few things have pained me more than the recent reports of tension and division between law enforcement and the communities we serve,” Lynch says in prepared remarks. “If confirmed as Attorney General, one of my key priorities would be to work to strengthen the vital relationships between our courageous law enforcement personnel and all the communities we serve.”

Barring any surprises, Lynch is likely to be confirmed — rejecting her means Republicans would continue the tenure of Holder, who many in the GOP have pushed to resign.

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