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Tag: committee chairman

Mar 9
2006

UK NEWS: PM told to improve sleaze inquiries

Misc

Tony Blair’s failure to improve the procedures for investigating claims of ministerial misconduct is undermining his own government, the sleaze watchdog has warned. Following the scandal surrounding culture secretary Tessa Jowell and the investigation into her conduct by cabinet secretary Sir Gus O’Donnell, the committee on standards in public life has called for a tightening up of […]

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Mar 8
2006

Congress Versus White House Show Down To Come?

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While the AP spent tonight reporting on the passing of the Patriot Act as a major victory for Republicans, the Washington Post was busy getting an article ready for tomorrow’s print edition. That article talks about a House GOP effort to block the Dubai ports deal: Efforts by the White House to hold off legislation […]

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Mar 6
2006

Specter May Call Gonzales To Testify On The NSA Again

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When Gonzales was testifying to the Judiciary Committee last month I thought his answers were very well crafted. He constantly reassured the Senators that he was referring to a certain program (see my Feb. 15 entry here). Now it looks like Specter finally has realized that. (via the AP) Attorney General Alberto Gonzales’ written answers […]

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Jan 9
2006

The Fox In The Hen House

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One of the most powerful committees in Congress is the House Appropriations Committee. The chairmen of the committee must hold the highest ethical standards because the influence of bribery and greed is so great. This is what lead to the conviction and downfall of Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, the former committee chairman. So who will […]

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