U.S. Department
of Justice
Applicability of Appointment Provisions of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 to Incumbent Officeholders
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Headnotes
Provisions of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 requiring appointment by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate for certain positions within the Department of Justice do not affect the tenure of incumbent officeholders who were appointed by the Attorney General.
Updated July 9, 2014