da International University's law school, said Mr. Acosta was unbiased and did not let his political views color his professional decisions. Facing the Senate Health, Education. Labor and Pensions Committee in March. Mr. Acosta defended himself against Democrats who voiced concerns that he might allow conservative political

d a "sweetheart" deal <http://www.miamiherald.c=m/news/politics-government/article136073328.html> . Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, a Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions committee, asked Acosta if he approved the deal despite opposition from prosecutors in his office. Acosta called his office's inv