House Judiciary Committee subpoenas RNC documents.
House Judiciary Committee subpoenas RNC documents.
Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), issued a
subpoena for RNC documents as part of ongoing congressional investigations into U.S. attorney purge. Statement from Conyers:
The White House has been stonewalling this investigation at every turn. We attempted to negotiate terms with the RNC as well as the White House to secure these documents. Yet again, the White House has stepped in to prevent the RNC from turning them over. So, we hope that the RNC – unlike Ms. Miers yesterday – will choose to comply with the legal obligation set out in this subpoena, as opposed to the opinion of the White House.
Also today, Conyers “wrote a follow up letter to Harriet Miers’ attorney informing him that her claims of immunity and privilege had been rejected,” and “could subject her to contempt proceedings.”
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Stop issuing subpoenas and start issuing arrest warrants and things will start getting done.
July 13th, 2007 at 2:09 pmYes! Inherent Contempt, here we come …
July 13th, 2007 at 2:09 pmfrom the FAST thread…
Inherent Contempt is not a one day issue. It may be our last remaining “weapon†to bring the neo-cons to accountability. I hope everybody is still jamming the phones of their reps. demanding Inherent Contempt being brought up against Harriet Miers yesterday. I turned on the radio today and she hasn’t been charged yet!! WHY?? It is beyond belief that she didn’t even show up to testify. Either we have a system of justice or we don’t. And if we don’t we have ANARCHY.
Tell your rep. you want Harriet Miers brought up on charges on Inherent Contempt. The Capitol Police will CUFF HER and drag her into the House of Representatives where she will IMMEDIATELY go on trial! We must make this happen!
Nancy Pelosi: 1-202-225-0100
Harry Reid: 1-202-224-3542
John Conyers: 1-202-225-5126
Comment by Larry from C — July 13, 2007 @ 1:22 pm
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July 13th, 2007 at 2:12 pm.
The heat has been turned up. Now watch while it boils.
July 13th, 2007 at 2:12 pmKICK LEAHY AND CONYERS OUT OF CONGRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 13th, 2007 at 2:16 pmTHEY HAVE WASTED TOO MUCH TIME AND MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ON PARTISAN WITCH-HUNTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Harriet isn’t who we should play that card on; the White House is.
My question yesterday regarding Inherent Contempt was, in the example give from 1857, the VP, as President of the Senate, presided over the floor…can anyone determine if that’s SOP, or could Harry Reid do the same as majority leader?
Obviously, Dirty Dick would never agree to presiding over contempt of his own cronies!
July 13th, 2007 at 2:17 pmAnd to think Bush wanted her to be a justice on the Supreme Court. If that would have happened, the United States country and laws would be in real jeopardy — not to say that they aren’t already. Put her on trial NOW.
July 13th, 2007 at 2:17 pmMr President seems to be a delusional as Mr President.
July 13th, 2007 at 2:23 pmDoes his pathetic request include the RNC “Troll Department?”
If so, Mr. President, it looks as if we have some shredding to do – cross cut.
Soooooooooo Scuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurred.
July 13th, 2007 at 2:23 pmzimzone – the meirs subpoena was issued by the HOUSE…
the senate will have nothing to do with THIS…
it has to start somewhere…
INHERENT CONTEMPT of CONGRESS
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July 13th, 2007 at 2:24 pmDid they say pretty please in the letter??????
July 13th, 2007 at 2:25 pmObviously, Dirty Dick would never agree to presiding over contempt of his own cronies!
Comment by Zimzone — July 13, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
This seems to be a matter for the House, not the Senate. Not sure, because I haven’t been following this as closely as I should.
July 13th, 2007 at 2:25 pmA bit late with that post. Thanks, katy.
July 13th, 2007 at 2:26 pmComment by CT_V1 — July 13, 2007 @ 2:23 pm
We can always tell them to go fuk themselves!!!
July 13th, 2007 at 2:29 pmThe Bush Admin is stuck.
If they claim executive privilege over the RNC emails because they used those accounts for official business, then they admit to violating the Presidential Records Act.
If they try to say they didn’t do official business on the RNC accounts, then there is no privilege claim.
Rock — > Bush Administration
July 13th, 2007 at 2:31 pmnot a problem egreggious…
you may not be following it close because that story is not
being covered much…
one person on it is ed schultz – and he’s broadcasting,
yesterday and today, from the fine radio facilities of
THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS in d.c.
does TP and CAP not talk to each other?
TP needs to do a cover of barbara boxer’s comments also:
July 13th, 2007 at 2:32 pmthis country is as close to a dictatorship as ever…
go boxer!
Whoops … that cut off the last part of my post.
Supposed to be:
Rock >>>> Bush Administration
July 13th, 2007 at 2:32 pm“could subject her to contempt proceedings.â€
What in the hell is wrong with the Democrats. Why are they saying “could”. The word is “will subject her to contempt proceedings”.
July 13th, 2007 at 2:37 pmI’m so tired of the Democrats acting like wimps. What are they afraid of? They have 72% of the public behind them.
‘…subpoenas have been issued…’, ‘…the White House is stonewalling…’, ‘…we hope the RNC will choose to comply…’
BLAH! BLAH! BLAH!
Hey, DNC, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO GET A BACKBONE?!!!!!!!!!!!!
If don’t get one soon YOU WILL BE SORRY NEXT ELECTION!!!!!!!
This Administration could NOT be anymore corrupt or any more incompetent AND IS STILL ABLE TO AVOID ANY AND ALL ACCOUNTABILITY!!!!!! Is the 110th Congress the RNC’s prison byatch or just total schmos?!!!!!!!
Can it possibly get any worse, for crying out loud?
July 13th, 2007 at 2:43 pmStop issuing subpoenas and start issuing arrest warrants and things will start getting done.
Comment by Proud American Liberal — July 13, 2007 @ 2:09 pm
Ditto. Lookee me, I’m a dittohead.
Maybe this is why congress isn’t doing anything…
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/al-eisele/congress-acquired-by-carl_b_56043.html
July 13th, 2007 at 2:47 pmNow that Harriet has set the stage, subpoenas aren’t worth shit. Why bother? Dissolve Congress and save us some money.
July 13th, 2007 at 3:27 pmCrooks always stick together to CYA. So, let’s start impeachment proceedings followed by subpoenas to both Cheney regarding his secret energy meetings and Rove because he knows where all the bodies are buried. These people belong in prison not in power.
July 13th, 2007 at 4:19 pmKinda seems like subpoena’s don’t have any effect. Maybe something else should be tried Congresspeople? Golly they just keep ignoring the subpoena’s.
July 13th, 2007 at 4:23 pmI just called Pelosi’s office, and I said to please tell Speaker Pelosi that I want Harriet Miers brought up on charges of inherent contempt. I spoke to someone on the second ring, the woman was pleasant, and she said she’d give the message to Speaker Pelosi. It’s easy to do. Let’s make “inherent contempt” the new buzzwords in the halls of Congress.
July 13th, 2007 at 4:32 pmI agree with #1, arrest them all for inherent contempt like #24 says.
July 13th, 2007 at 4:39 pmJust flood the congress with your phone calls, 5 time a day , they will get the message.
July 13th, 2007 at 4:52 pmthe white house has a game plan here to throw Harriet Miers to Congress to further delay Congress going after Rove. Immediately the hearing should be set for Rove to appear before the committee and have the contempt charges ready. Light the fire now!
July 13th, 2007 at 4:58 pmInherent Contempt – is the next step, get the handcuffs ready and don’t bother sweeping out the cell. It is time to put these criminals in the big house.
Harriet should have been in Jail this morning.
Rove should have been in Jail years ago.
Bush should have been pulled from the WH the day they found that they cheated their way in.
Bush should have been in the Hague years ago.
Cheney should have never have been in the first place.
CT_V1 loves Butt Slush Slurpy
Bush bumbersticker – Leave no child with a dime.
July 13th, 2007 at 6:08 pmWhy would it be a breach of executive privilege to share information with the Congress that no one thought twice about putting into the hands of a political party organization?
Am I the only one who believes once information concerning the Justice Department leaves the oval office and heads into the hands of political operatives that it is no longer covered by any such excuse as executive privilege?
July 13th, 2007 at 8:34 pmCompare to Susan McDougal.
July 13th, 2007 at 9:19 pmConyers, etc. need to remember how the repugs treated her, how long she was jailed and the horrible conditions she was subject to while in jail,, and do the same for Taylor, Meirs, etc.
Conyers and Leahy, don’t let up no matter WHAT you do. The future of the United States as we know it depends upon YOU !!
And to the “witch-hunt” crowd….. A witch-hunt is a hunt for witches where there are actually NO witches and no wrongdoing. This NeoCon bunch has enough lies, deception and and subterfuge to hold Congressional investigations for YEARS TO COME !!!!!!!
WAKE UP PEOPLE !!!!!!!!!!!!
And THANK the good Lord for people like Leahy and Conyers to have big enough BALLS to take on this criminal administration ! Our country and history will thank you !!!!!!
July 14th, 2007 at 6:15 pmTime to nail these scumbags to the wall.
July 14th, 2007 at 10:48 pmIt’s hard to see how Bush can claim executive privilege for emails outside the White House email system. The RNC emails can’t be governed by executive privilege. The Judiciary Committee has every right to see these emails. Miers should be held in contempt of Congress in refusing to appear.
July 14th, 2007 at 11:05 pmIf we were to file for impeachment, it is my understanding, because it becomes criminal, all documents should then become available. If this is so as a dimwit once said ” bring it on”
July 15th, 2007 at 12:40 amThe “Liar in Chief” has the confidence of the 21% of Americans which are comprised of Republican Mushrooms, Neo Cons and Religious Idiots.
July 15th, 2007 at 1:59 amThe GOP.. Grand Old Pedophiles lusting after our kids.
These Nazi Wannabes have installed their Neo Con Judges, Prosecutors and Lawyers in the Justice Department after politically firing the Non Partisan employees.
Unsponsored, Non-Partisan Impeachment Vigil In Washington, D.C.
When: 1 p.m., Saturday, July 21
Where: Lafayette Park, across from the White House north lawn.
What: A grassroots gathering of Americans concerned about protecting the sanctity of the U.S. Constitution from executive branch abuses, which threaten to undermine checks and balances brilliantly designed by the Founding Fathers. This is not about Republicans or Democrats. This is about our form of government.
Citizens are invited to meet in the park, across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House, to demonstrate broad public alarm over the Bush administration’s refusal to respect the courts, honor the rule of law and be held accountable for its actions.
The president’s rejection of the power-sharing arrangement between Congress and the president, enshrined in the Constitution since 1787, makes it imperative that Bush and Cheney both be impeached. If the natural balance among the three branches of government is not restored through this process, even at this late stage in Bush’s second term, the United States is in serious danger of becoming a monarchy, permanently dominated by a few powerful people.
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July 15th, 2007 at 10:10 pm