Janet Reno

Florida gubernatorial candidate and former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno speaks at the Florida Democratic Party State Conference on April 13, 2002, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. She lost the Democratic primary.

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Janet Reno, First Female U.S. Attorney General, Dies At 78

12:05pm November 07, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

Reno's tenure was marked by tragedy and controversy. But she left office widely respected for her independence and accomplishments.

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