President Bush’s new pick for the head of homeland security is expected to bring managerial skills and loyalty to the post.
Michael Chertoff, a federal appeals court judge, crafted Bush’s anti-terrorism plans in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.
Nominated Tuesday, Chertoff, who has overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle, is expected to easily gain Senate confirmation, said Charles Pe