What major case was Schumer investigating when Preet first entered the public sector?
The 2004 presidential election
The 2006 U.S. attorneys dismissal
The 2008 financial crisis
The 2010 health care reform
Answer
When Preet first entered the public sector, he was hired by Senator Chuck Schumer to investigate the 2006 U.S. attorneys dismissal. The dismissal of nine U.S. attorneys was controversial, and Preet's investigation led to a number of convictions and guilty pleas.
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