iring and assessing employees, thus stacking the ranks with political allies during the administration of George W. Bush. Most of the blame fell on Bradley Schlozman, Mr. Acosta's subordinate, but the report concluded that Mr. Acosta had ignored signs that these practices were taking place. Mr. Acosta has also f

employees. Mr. Acosta acknowledged that the violations had happened on his watch but said that the report laid most of the blame on a subordinate, Bradley Schlozman. "Political views in the hiring of career attorneys and staff should not be used." Mr. Acosta said. "If I am asked to do that. I will not allow it.