President Bush has ordered the Docs from Rep. Jefferson Sealed for 45 days

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[tsmith130]

That's about it. Said they should be sealed until the confusion is worked out.

[RoadTest]

It seems like another coverup. Everybody is covering for everybody else. Is that what's called conspiracy?

This is the same administration that's covering Able Danger.

If I vote Republican, it will be because the only viable alternative is the Dimwit Party.

[SeaBiscuit]

They're confused alright.. meanwhile, the stink gets worse.

[Liberty Valance]

They should seal the entire Capital...check that....all of DC. No new taxes. No raises. No stacks of cash. No nothin'. Move along folks...nothing to see here.

[mewzilla]

RINOs. 'Rats. What's the difference?

[Alter Kaker]

If Jefferson was a Republican do you think this would happen?......

Yes, the opposition to the search is all Hastert's doing. Not sure I understand it, but it isn't the Dems.

[Rutles4Ever]

Let the redacting begin.

[sinkspur]

Thanks Mr. President. Better get back to that "it's not amnesty when you let illegals have citizenship" plan of yours...

Every damned thread is turned into an immigration thread. Congratulations. You win the prize for this one.

[Orange1998]

This is getting deep, very deep. I wonder how many and who are involved.

[samadams2000]

Would I be the first to suggest Bush II may go out as meekly and ineffectual as his father?

[sinkspur]

Hastert's not getting the documents back, is he?

[IndyInVa]

Gee, did they seal the documents on Cunningham? No? I wonder why not. Oh, yeah, he was a Republican.

Don't get me wrong. I think it's good that Cunningham is in jail. I don't want corrupt politicians in either party. But the double standard here is mind-boggling.

It seems that Republicans are guilty until proven innocent. Democrats are innocent until proven guilty, but then they apologize with a very sincere look into the camera and are suddenly rehabilitated, forgiven and innocent again. The Dem rule is: 473 strikes and you're out.

[Bryan24]

What exactly was the FBI supposed to do?

There is NO constitutional provisions for the executive ranch turning over investigations to the legislative branch.

Did the framers put in provisions that the Speaker of the House be notified of pending investigations and have his approval before warrants for crimes are issued and served?

Absolutely not.

[mewzilla]

It sounds like the docs are going to be held by the DOJ, not returned to Jefferson or the House.

[Red Badger]

How 'bout "Fat Hastard"..............

[2001convSVT]

Must be some info William Jefferson D-LA has on the republicans. I wonder when this cover-up will be blown?

[Siena Dreaming]

Would I be the first to suggest Bush II may go out as meekly and ineffectual as his father?

You actually think that's an original thought on FR?

[gwb43_2004]

Doc's sealed for 45 days

house says it's a violation of their laws

SEal documents and send them to office of solicitor general.

[pabianice]

Excellent. Means they'll blow four months before the elections.

[Alter Kaker]

The difference is that Cunningham's House office was never searched. This isn't the Dems, it's Hastert trying to make a point of some kind.

[P-40]

Somehow or another I just have to trust the President on this one. I don't want the investigation to be done in the press...but I do want to know that the investigation will be done. If more than Jefferson are involved, I'd not like them to know if they are part of the investigation either. If something important comes up that we need to know about...I'm sure the NYT will leak it. :)