Posted on 05/24/2006 5:39:59 PM PDT by kristinn
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday denied a report that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dennis Hastert, is under investigation by the FBI in connection with a corruption probe.
ABC News, citing high level Justice Department sources, said information implicating Hastert had been developed from convicted lobbyists who are now cooperating with the government.
But department officials, who asked to not be identified, said the story was not accurate and that Hastert was not under investigation. "The story is wrong. Hastert is not under investigation," one official said.
Thanks for posting. Interesting, very interesting.
Drive by media shooting blanks.
Chris Matthews will be crushed.
Hmmmm. They're trying to catch leakers. Ross is in the mix. It could very well be a rope a dope. I'd love them to get him!
Wrong B.J. LOL This one would be William Jefferson, Democrat, Louisiana, taker of bribes, hoarder of $$$$, man of color.
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At least I DID say on the other thread that with ABC News as the source we should wait and see, didn't I??
I better go check..
Great post thanks a lot.
Make that second-born, first born is Rove.
I'm sure this will ruin Chrissy's day.
that would be hilarious!
AHA...I did say that!!!
Post #66 if anyone doubts me!
But, I do feel bad about posting that thread on the Levin or Senate thread...dang.
THIS IS HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian Ross steps in it big time. Shall I hold my breath waiting for an apology?
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2001359
Their original story was 10 times than their correction.
I heard on FOX News tonight that Hastert and Pelosi were in conference..the two of them for over an HOUR today, before they gave their joint statement, blasting Justice and telling them to return the stuff.
Why would that take an hour???
This whole thing...the reaction towards JUSTICE, but little or no reaction to what Jefferson did, boggles the mind.
Welcome. Anything I can do to stop the donks from pulling the cart. Being behind an elephant is not always that great but allot better than behind a donk.
his attack was on the FBI but definitely in FAVOR of Jefferson. The FBI has the constitutional power to do what they did. Hastert is " hovering over Jefferson" like a "Mother Hen"!! Not coming right out and condemning JEFFERSON'S action like he should, but throwing the darts that are coming at Jefferson back at the FBI. NUTSO!!!He's supporting the WRONG MAN!! Not sure this makes sense ......
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