Go d blesshim. being a U.S. Senator should not mean getting a get-out-jail-card, or be above the law. unless this isa matter of national security, I don't see why the documents are being sealed. this is clearly a case of major bribery going on, a treasonous act against the constituents of his state
Does not apply if you are a:
1. Kennedy
2. Black
Politics. Hastert and the boys are upset and will be even more negative towards any of Bush's desires, especially immigration related, if they are forced to hand over the documents. I mean they even threatened to cut the FBI's budget (a first for congress, actually cutting something)
On other hand, Gonzales, the head of the FBI, and the second in command at the DOJ have all threatened to quit if the documents are returned to the congress.
The 45 day cooling down period is to provide room for Hastert and Gonzales to find a solution acceptable to each. In essence, giving some fig leaf to Hastert.