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CLOSING IN (The net tightens on Rockefeller and Durbin)
The American Spectator ^ | 2/27/2006 | The Prowler

Posted on 02/27/2006 5:37:56 AM PST by livesbygrace

Word out of the Defense Intelligence Agency and law enforcement sources has the FBI and the Department of Justice comparing notes and dates on who in the U.S. Senate received national security briefings on both the overseas terrorist prisons and the NSA overseas terrorist monitoring programs, and when those briefings took place.

"The number of Senators who received briefings is not as large as people think," says one law enforcement source. "These were programs with a limited 'Need to Know" list on Capitol Hill."

Federal investigators looking into the leaks of both those programs to the press are zeroing in on the Senate, and are expected to continue to hold interviews of both Senators and their senior staff in the coming days. "This investigation is moving forward at a pretty fast clip," says the law enforcement source. "We're not looking at a two-year probe. We're talking about moving fast."

As yet, cooperation from the media outlets -- the Washington Post and the New York Times has been minimal, but investigators aren't sure they will need full cooperation to make the case. "The Hill may be all we need," says the source.

Focus of the investigation remains on the staffs of two Senators, Sen. Jay Rockefeller and Sen. Dick Durbin, as well as committee staff for the Senate Intelligence Committee and career intelligence staff detailed to U.S. Senate offices and committees. Last week, it was revealed that on February 17 Senator Rockefeller had sent a letter to the White House claiming that the Bush Administration had illegally leaked classified materials to Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward for a book project he was working on with cooperation from the Bush White House.

A number of people of Capitol Hill and in the intelligence community interpreted the letter as an attempt by Rockefeller to play defense should it be revealed that his office or staff tied to him on the Intelligence Committee are somehow involved in the serious leak cases.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Editorial; Government; Miscellaneous; US: Illinois; US: West Virginia; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bobwoodward; deptofjustice; dickdurbin; durbin; fbi; jayrockefeller; leaker; nsa; prisons; rockefeller; senators; woodward
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To: sgtbono2002
I despise both Rockefeller & Durbin. (Probably Rockefeller more incensed by Rockefeller since I am an ex-WVirginian!) Getting them off the Intel committee as the 'leaker' would be a mjor political victory. Even by all rights the 'leaker' should suffer more then the loss of a committee seat. I don't think there is the 'political will' in the Bush administration or the GOP Senate to do any more then kick the leaker out of the Intel committee and maybe do a little 'finger wagging'. I don't blame the Bush White House or the GOP Senate leaders for their lack of will, face it who sits on the Intel committee and what they leak or don't leak is not dinner time conversation to the average American. Maybe it should be BUT it isn't, most Americans view such behavior as 'standard-operating-procedure' in DC. Most Americans don't think we are actually at war !(I have had similar discussions here with freepers who tend to view the WOT as some sort of sham! Thats another discussion !) and don't realize or care to make the effort to realize that issue like 'leaks' from the Intel. committees for political purposes is very very serious ! Also it demonstrates why many people were critical of the notion of even having these committees. (Congress is a political creature how could it not play politics with 'Intel information'!) I think intelligence is an executive function and other then funding it Congress should stay out of its day-to-day functioning. In fact the 9/11 & WMD reports show the Intel failures are as much a function of congressional meddling as executive or bureaucratic incompetence. (The 9/11 report is particularly egregious ! Also look who was on the 'bipartisan committee' there were several members who were there for CYA purposes only ! They should have been in front of the committee not members of it !)
Again term limits we need term limits !
41 posted on 02/27/2006 7:57:27 AM PST by Reily
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To: MarxSux

I am afraid that you are correct. It seems that the GOP, as one example, does not have that 'killer' instinct that the lefty Dems have to finish off an enemy opponent. The Gop in fact thinks that the lefty Senators are really their buddies with varied views as to how the nation should go but are just good ole boys who are patriots. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The left is a danger to our nation. Even Justice or the CIA will not be able to nail these Senators or their staffs. Now Pub offenders, they would be turned inside out and the media would have a field day. No MSM outlet will pursue any Dem outrage or scandal unless it is dragged kicking and screaming.


42 posted on 02/27/2006 8:53:50 AM PST by phillyfanatic
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To: Fedora; kcvl; Howlin; Miss Marple; Lancey Howard; Enchante; Txsleuth; Mo1

BTTT!


43 posted on 02/27/2006 9:03:29 AM PST by STARWISE (They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author:)
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To: livesbygrace

BUMP!!


44 posted on 02/27/2006 10:23:30 AM PST by Lancey Howard
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To: STARWISE

Thanks! :-)


45 posted on 02/27/2006 12:56:43 PM PST by Fedora
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To: PhiKapMom

I suggest the Senators read them.


46 posted on 02/27/2006 1:13:37 PM PST by sgtbono2002
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To: livesbygrace

Nothing will come of this. The Administration would rather play nice than make the traitorous Dem Senators angry.


47 posted on 02/27/2006 2:57:37 PM PST by Democratshavenobrains
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To: PhiKapMom
Ditto on that. I've been lurking since 2000. It's getting painful.

(next is a response to the rest of the thread--which I have read) I was a newbie once and don't begrudge them their right to voice opinions, but it's best to keep your hands still and read many threads. One can learn who is respected around here and save him or herself from looking like an idiot by trying to flame the most reasonable folks who visit this site. THAT doesn't go over too well with us silent ones who look to folks like you to voice our opinions and bring in some sanity.

48 posted on 02/27/2006 9:22:15 PM PST by ostephani
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To: ostephani

Thanks! I remember when I signed up here from Town Hall. I didn't know how to post an article and got one of the Freepers to post Sen Inhofe's Theft of Nuclear Secrets speech on the floor of the Senate. I had lurked before I signed up and was almost afraid to post against something someone said. I didn't get in any flame wars for a long time. Now new people say some of the most negative things. Some of these people need a lesson in manners in addition to Government 101! :)


49 posted on 02/27/2006 9:37:08 PM PST by PhiKapMom (Throw out OK's Governor DoLittle in 2006! Allen in 2008!)
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To: livesbygrace
"Last week, it was revealed that on February 17 Senator Rockefeller had sent a letter to the White House claiming that the Bush Administration had illegally leaked classified materials to Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward for a book project he was working on with cooperation from the Bush White House."

This tactic tries to take to the offensive in order to evade an attack on oneself. Rockefeller knows the writing is on the wall. He would not resort to such tactics if he knew he was innocent.

50 posted on 02/27/2006 10:48:23 PM PST by jonrick46
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To: PhiKapMom

Thank you PhiKapMom!
You said it well....2 cents and all:)
I have lurked here since the early 90's from a link off Drudge. Those were good days, like a big family here. Very little bickering, just a united group of good people.

Used to be a good FR IRC chat room also, with some great folks. Never see hardly any of them on here anymore.


51 posted on 02/27/2006 10:57:44 PM PST by Genyous
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To: PhiKapMom

Ha!!! I actually posted on another thread a couple of weeks ago about manners (I rarely post but do read everyday). Should parents or teachers teach manners...I opted for parents first, being both a parent AND a teacher. I suppose it may be a little late for some of these folks to learn from their parents?:)?:) Who gets the job now????


52 posted on 02/28/2006 5:07:50 AM PST by ostephani
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To: livesbygrace; EQAndyBuzz; onyx; RightWhale; Dane; unix; MadelineZapeezda; suburban_republican; ...
CLOSING IN (The net tightens on Rockefeller and Durbin)

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They closed in.

Durbin, Rockefeller and Wyden received criminal referrals today...leak probe

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1591380/posts

Sweet.

53 posted on 03/07/2006 4:03:25 AM PST by beyond the sea (Alan Simpson: "All you get is controversy, crap, and confusion from the media.")
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To: PhiKapMom

Lady, don't you worry your heart about "offending" someone on this site - as long as you have your 'ducks in a row' on the story, that's all that matters :)


54 posted on 03/07/2006 4:07:27 AM PST by Spacetrucker (The truth always hurts more...)
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To: Spacetrucker

AMEN!


55 posted on 03/07/2006 6:26:39 AM PST by Fruitbat
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To: beyond the sea

That is sweet!

Didn't hear that however. Put a little spark in my morning tho. ; )


56 posted on 03/07/2006 6:27:14 AM PST by Fruitbat
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To: PhiKapMom
I think this site has turned into the most negative bunch of people I have ever seen. The continual attacks on the President, the Senate, and the House are growing old on every thread.

Well, I think the vicious attacks on anyone who disagrees with the Bush Admin on any given issue are even worse.

So both sides need to chill out.

57 posted on 03/07/2006 6:28:39 AM PST by dirtboy (I'm fat, I sleep most of the winter and I saw my shadow yesterday. Does that make me a groundhog?)
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To: Fruitbat
Let's hope these three people are punished (if they are indeed guilty) a LOT MORE than Sandy Berger and some others.

;-)

58 posted on 03/07/2006 6:40:11 AM PST by beyond the sea (Alan Simpson: "All you get is controversy, crap, and confusion from the media.")
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To: beyond the sea

Yeah, we can hope, but after years of watching this self-serving "you wash my back, I'll wash yours" cesspool of morality called Congress, I'm not holding my breath to be honest.


59 posted on 03/07/2006 6:42:52 AM PST by Fruitbat
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To: Fruitbat
Yeah, we can hope, but after years of watching this self-serving "you wash my back, I'll wash yours" cesspool of morality called Congress, I'm not holding my breath to be honest. ---

Me neither. I'm not expecting the right thing to happen.

60 posted on 03/07/2006 6:46:40 AM PST by beyond the sea (Alan Simpson: "All you get is controversy, crap, and confusion from the media.")
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