The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Plesinski, 912 F.2d 1033 (9th Cir. 1990):
Sections 543 and 515 are considered independent statutory authorizations. Section 543 authorizes the appointment of attorneys to assist the U.S. Attorney, while section 515 authorizes the appointment of attorneys to assist the Attorney General. United States v. Hawthorne, 626 F.2d 87, 89 (9th Cir.1980) (per curiam).
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