Howard Fineman brought up a very good point

in that, by the OSP investigating Rove and the Bush WH, he is actually giving them cover and keeping them from having to testify before Conyers, et al.

The Iraq Study Group.........that report and *'s studying of it, remember how long that took allowed him in the end to quietly escalate the war. imho

subpoenadocs...the same docs that Waxman wants, so it's a rush to the court house to see who's subpoena makes it first. THAT, is total BS!

I have personal experience with multiple sources issuing subpoenas for the same damn docs. I b*tched more than I care to admit right now, but guess what? Our attorneys said TS baby, if 5 different Gov't Depts subpoena the same docs, YOU MAKE 5 COPIES!!!!!

You see, subpoenas are never for the original docs, only copies, so the availibility is endless. I damn near got thrown in jail because I asked an employee of one Gov't "Just how far away are you PHYSICALLY from Dept XXX?" Her response was, they are down the hall from us. I couldn't control my frustration and responded "For GOD SAKE, can't you share?" I guess she called our attorneys and complained (or threatened) because about 15 minutes later I received a call telling me to shape up, make the damn copies, and quit complaining or I would be in a position they wouldn't be able to help me out of.

So Howard was making nice talk but just because two different Depts or Agencies demand the same info means NOTHING!

they will not respond to waxman, answer questions, etc because of a prior investigation that is ongoing.

(the old white house commentary on the libby/fitzgerald business)

a subpoena or refusing to respond is a criminal offense, and I doubt Henry will back off of that!

They may try that, but it won't work!

There were reasons before that, obviously, and he may say something of worth once in a while, but he remains in my estimation a douchebag.

I just hope the Dems (and the media, most of all) don't fall for this. The Constitution calls for Congressional oversight, not intra-branch faux oversight.