John Conyers Introduces Contempt Resolution

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Well, how do you do. The Senate is royally ticking me off these days, but my hopes have been lifted by the House of Representatives, where the telecom immunity thingy might be disposed of. Hey, at least they stood up to Bush, and that's something.

And now, finally, John Conyers is introducing a contempt resolution. What's that, you might ask? You may be forgiven, since it was so many scandals ago. Once upon a time, the Congress subpoenaed Harriet Miers and Josh Bolton to appear before Congress. They didn't show up. That's not legal, but they claimed "Executive Privilege," even though they are definitely not the President. Many liberals like myself have long worried that this would just be swept under the rug with the administration's other transgressions. And that must be one lumpy rug by now.

Anyway, not only have they introduced this resolution, they have also thought of a way around the AG's assertion that he will not follow through on it. Good on you, John Conyers! Now sink your teeth in, and don't let go.

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Conyers Introduces Contempt Resolution, Call for Lawsuit against White House

As expected, things are finally moving forward in the House today to bring contempt resolutions against White House officials for ignoring Congressional subpoenas as part of the U.S. attorney firings investigation. . .

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