[tacticalogic]

And who provides the money and oversight?

Why is that relevant? Do you think GW is afraid Congress will de-fund the Justice Department if he doesn't do what they want?

[Ben Ficklin]

Of course Congress will not defund the Justice Dept, but they are highly skilled at managing the President's employees.

In fact, I would say that Congress has been kicking Bush's butt around Washington for 5 years.