Congress pauses on the subpoena front

[rodeodance]

Source: LAT


Congress pauses on the subpoena front
Lawmakers say they want to allow time for negotiations with the White House about the firing of U.S. attorneys.
By Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
March 23, 2007

WASHINGTON — Congress called a timeout Thursday in its confrontation with the Bush administration after a Senate committee voted to authorize subpoenas to compel White House officials — including political advisor Karl Rove — to testify about why eight U.S. attorneys were fired last year.

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But at the same time, members of Congress said they would not issue any subpoenas for at least a week, a move that allows time for negotiations in what had become a rapidly escalating constitutional showdown.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) said he would wait until Thursday at the earliest to make a decision on subpoenas.

"Let's not rush into this," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) told reporters, noting that the chamber would adjourn next week for spring recess. "When we get back from our break, a decision will have to be made" on whether to issue subpoenas to Rove and others.

Read more: http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-na-usattys23mar23,1,5085751.story

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So, that wiiil at least be until april 9 (after their break)---if I follow Harry right.

[IChing]

1. I don't think so with the latest news on Gonzales

that has just came over the wire.
They will probably adjust that thinking after the LBN tonight.

[Miss Chybil]

2. For some reason, I don't think I'll be holding my breath. nt

[Purveyor]

3. Patience. Bottom line is, should the WH challenge subpoenas...

the final court decision in the Supreme Court would not be reached until after Bush and his 'war criminals' had departed from office.

The best tactic now is to chip away at those not protected by 'executive privilege'.