If I were William Jefferson I would have all the dirt on other Congress Critters in my office where I thought it would be safe. It would be his Sampson Option i.e. "if I go down I shall take as many of you with me as I can." Perhaps this is why Congress is upset.
"Less than honorable Congressman Billy Bob", what is you take on the legality of the search? From what I have read the Justice Department was within the law when they did this. What say you?
Hastings took a bribe to aid drug dealers. The man who paid the bribe was convicted. Hastings beat the rap claiming :racism." Then he was impeached by the House, convicted by the Senate, and removed from office. He could have been barred from any future federal office, but wasn't.
As I understand it, Hastings' office as a judge was searched as part of the case against him. Yet now, he's a Member of Congress who's objecting to the search of Rep. Jefferson's office? Hellooooo.
Should you have occasion to write to Rep. Hastings, the correct form of address is: The formerly-Honorable, Honorable Alcee Hastings. Just trying to be helpful, here.
P.S. My primary is over, but because of certain legal and ethical problems, the incumbent, Charles Taylor may withdraw/be forced out, and I am in the running to be chosen as the replacement nominee for Congress in the 11th District of NC. For more information, see the article below, and my website. I still need your help.
Congressman Billybob