Justice Dept Looks Set to Fight Subpoenas

babylonsister

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:02 PM
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Justice Dept Looks Set to Fight Subpoenas

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Justice Dept Looks Set to Fight Subpoenas
By Paul Kiel - April 10, 2007

Earlier today, House Democrats subpoenaed a host of Justice Department documents, saying that they'd tried everything else, but could reach no agreement. Well, it looks like the Justice Department will continue to fight.

From The Washington Post:

Justice spokesman Brian Roehrkasse said, "We still hope and expect that we will be able to reach an accommodation with the Congress," but signaled that Justice will consider opposing the congressional demand.

"Much of the information that the Congress seeks pertains to individuals other than the U.S. attorneys who resigned," Roehrkasse said. "Furthermore, many of the documents Congress is now seeking have already been available to them for review. Because there are individual privacy interests implicated by publicly releasing this information, it is unfortunate the Congress would choose this option."

Legal experts said the standoff will likely end up in court unless the two sides reach agreement on a compromise.

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Kagemusha

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:06 PM
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1. I'm sorry, what's private about these people's positions?

I was under the impression that their salaries were paid by Congress and they work for the American People.

What did I misunderstand?

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Double T

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:12 PM
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2. WE thought we were dealing with law abiding employees of the DOJ.........

BUT instead we have discovered we are dealing with MORE bushco criminals attempting a cover up.

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pepperbear

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:13 PM
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3. the part where if they break the law.....

the evidence conveniently becomes a matter of national security.

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wake.up.america

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:14 PM
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4. So, Bush intends to have his thugs in the judicial save his hide?

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loudsue

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:16 PM
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5. This is gonna get really nasty if bush/rove/gonzo go to the Supremes..

And let me guess who will appear "innocent" once the media is finished with it all.

:kick:

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Double T

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:22 PM
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7. In this case the 'people' will ultimately decide, NOT the SCOTUS.

The 'peoples' decision will be rendered in the voting booth, November 2008.

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loudsue

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:38 PM
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9. While the republican-owned voting machine companies count the votes.

The people keep TRYING to render their decisions, but are blocked at every turn.

:kick:

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melody

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:17 PM
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6. Sounds like the DOJ needs to be closed down

If it's fighting the peoples' subpoenas, time to dispense with this silly charade of being the legal
voice of the people.

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Sherman A1

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:34 PM
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8. Agreed

If THEY have nothing to hide, then of course what would the problem be???

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va4wilderness

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:40 PM
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10. Dep't of "Justice"?

Might do to lose the name. The word "justice" doesn't fit anymore.

:shrug:

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sutz12

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Tue Apr-10-07 04:42 PM
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11. Put those Regent U grads on this one...

Their faith shall set them free!

:sarcasm:

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