added 2007 Sat Jun 2 0:49:26 by bubba2
Alabama's former Democratic governor, Don Siegelman, stands convicted of bribery and conspiracy charges and faces a sentence of up to 30 years in prison. Siegelman has long claimed that his prosecution was driven by politically motivated, Republican-appointed U.S. attorneys. Now Karl Rove has been implicated in the controversy.
Alabama's former Democratic governor, Don Siegelman, stands convicted of bribery and conspiracy charges and faces a sentence of up to 30 years in prison. Siegelman has long claimed that his prosecution was driven by politically motivated, Republican-appointed U.S. attorneys. Now Karl Rove has been implicated in the controversy.
added 2007 Wed May 16 7:22:53 by bubba2
Recent White House backing for the beleaguered World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, despite the findings of an internal report that said he had violated the Bank's ethics rules, is bringing the role of the U.S. in running the Bank in "undemocratic" ways under scrutiny, with rising calls for Washington to loosen its grip on the institution
Recent White House backing for the beleaguered World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, despite the findings of an internal report that said he had violated the Bank's ethics rules, is bringing the role of the U.S. in running the Bank in "undemocratic" ways under scrutiny, with rising calls for Washington to loosen its grip on the institution
added 2007 Mon Mar 26 16:18:53 by Stephen Johnson
By James H. Joyner Jr - The corollary phenomenon, an outgrowth of the Watergate scandal, is the criminalization of even minor political disputes. Petty squabbles over such things as whether Bush 41 chief of staff John Sununu improperly used government vehicles to enhance his stamp collection or the firings of low level Travel Office staffers in the
By James H. Joyner Jr - The corollary phenomenon, an outgrowth of the Watergate scandal, is the criminalization of even minor political disputes. Petty squabbles over such things as whether Bush 41 chief of staff John Sununu improperly used government vehicles to enhance his stamp collection or the firings of low level Travel Office staffers in the
added 2007 Sat Mar 24 14:24:37 by deathray
Don't let the Administration divert attention away from the real issue: the politicization of the Justice Department can damage investigations and the rule of law in this country
Don't let the Administration divert attention away from the real issue: the politicization of the Justice Department can damage investigations and the rule of law in this country
added 2007 Sat Feb 17 14:19:27 by Spadecaller
The Dept. of Justice has asked several U.S. Attorneys from around the country to resign their positions prior to the end of their terms not based on any allegation of misconduct. Bush is firing attorneys some of them who are investigating Republicans for corruption? The Patriot Act allows him to appoint loyal Republicans who won't investigate him?
The Dept. of Justice has asked several U.S. Attorneys from around the country to resign their positions prior to the end of their terms not based on any allegation of misconduct. Bush is firing attorneys some of them who are investigating Republicans for corruption? The Patriot Act allows him to appoint loyal Republicans who won't investigate him?
added 2007 Wed Feb 7 2:09:22 by bubba2
The Dept of Homeland Security refuses to cooperate on oversight activities, according to testimony by GAO investigators. They highlighted the role of Philip Perry - Chief Counsel of Homeland Security & Vice President Cheney's son-in-law - as the major stumbling block in their investigations. Perry's office has to review documents GAO seeks befo
The Dept of Homeland Security refuses to cooperate on oversight activities, according to testimony by GAO investigators. They highlighted the role of Philip Perry - Chief Counsel of Homeland Security & Vice President Cheney's son-in-law - as the major stumbling block in their investigations. Perry's office has to review documents GAO seeks befo
