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Which office did William Barr lead within the Department of Justice before becoming Attorney General in 1991?
Office of Legal Counsel
Criminal Division
Civil Rights Division
Antitrust Division
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Prior to becoming Attorney General in 1991, William Barr led the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) within the Department of Justice. The OLC is responsible for providing legal advice to the President and executive branch agencies, often on complex and sensitive issues.
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