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Home Front: Politix
House Judiciary chairman subpoenas Karl Rove
2009-01-27
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former White House adviser Karl Rove to testify about the Bush administration's firing of U.S. attorneys.

The subpoena Monday by Michigan Democratic Rep. John Conyers continues a long-running legal battle. Rove previously refused to appear before the panel, contending that former presidential advisers cannot be compelled to testify before Congress.

Rove was asked to appear for a deposition on Feb. 2. Conyers also wants him to testify on whether politics played a role in the prosecution of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman, a Democrat.

Rove's former boss, ex-President George W. Bush, upheld Rove's legal position but it has been rejected by a federal judge.
Posted by:Fred

#5  To the Dems, "bipartisan cooperation" means that the Republicans vote the way the Democrats want them to.
Posted by: Rambler in Virginia   2009-01-27 20:27  

#4  So much for bi-partisan cooperation and reaching across the aisle. It's been one week and already the gloves are off.
Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305   2009-01-27 15:13  

#3  I hope Conyers continues his efforts and I hope the Dems publicly investigate other Bush White House actions. Voters are going to be pissed off enough as millions lose jobs and then realize the "stimulus" package was a fraud.

To also have congress settling political scores while the economy burns will cost the Democrats even more seats.
Posted by: DoDo   2009-01-27 11:29  

#2  but it has been rejected by a federal judge.

There you go
Posted by: Be responsible   2009-01-27 10:07  

#1  Conyers is about to get a slap in the head, Chicago Way.

If he keep this charade going, O is going to have a harder time getting rid of Fitz. One might think Rove would love to help Conyers drag this out.
Posted by: Skunky Glins 5***   2009-01-27 00:38  

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