Domenici Says He Contacted Prosecutor

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Sen. Pete V. Domenici (R-N.M.) acknowledged yesterday that he contacted the U.S. attorney in Albuquerque last year to ask about an ongoing corruption probe of Democrats, but said he "never pressured him nor threatened him in any way."

Domenici also said in a statement he told the Justice Department it should replace U.S. Attorney David C. Iglesias, but said the recommendation came before his call to Iglesias about the criminal investigation.

"In retrospect, I regret making that call and I apologize," Domenici said of talking to Iglesias. "However, at no time in that conversation or any other conversation with Mr. Iglesias did I ever tell him what course of action I thought he should take on any legal matter. I have never pressured him nor threatened him in any way."

Legal experts say it violates congressional ethics rules for a senator or House member to communicate with a federal prosecutor regarding an ongoing criminal investigation.

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Two sources with knowledge of the calls have said that Wilson made the first contact, followed by Domenici about a week later. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they did not want to be named discussing the matter before a congressional hearing tomorrow.

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[Pab Sungenis]

1. The gun, she is smokin.

Now we just have to find out who in the Administration has powder burns.

[aquart]

2. I don't think he regrets it quite enough.

We really need to make him regret it sufficiently.

[classysassy]

3. Another noble public servant

He was just doing what republicans do,break the law or bend it to their advantage.