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How Rove Directed Federal Assets for GOP Gains John Solomon, Alec MacGillis, Sarah Cohen, Washington Post – August 19, 2007 Thirteen months before President Bush was reelected, chief strategist Karl Rove summoned political appointees from around the government to the Old Executive… Continue

UPDATE: The Committee has approved the report recommending to the House that Miers and Bolten be cited for Contempt of Congress. The vote was party-line. At 10:15, the Judiciary Committee will hold a “Meeting to Consider: a Resolution and Report Recommending to… Continue

From the Judiciary Committee: House Judiciary Committee Issues Subpoena for RNC Documents (Washington, DC) – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), issued a subpoena for documents from the Republican National Committee (RNC) as part of ongoing congressional investigations into… Continue

As noted yesterday, after agreeing to appear before the Judiciary Committee, former White House Counsel Harriet Miers’ attorney informed the Committee that under direction from the White House she would not honor the subpoena requiring her appearance. Chairman Conyers and Subcommittee Chairwoman… Continue

Immigration Judges Often Picked Based On GOP Ties Amy Goldstein and Dan Eggen, Washington Post – June 11, 2007 The Bush administration increasingly emphasized partisan political ties over expertise in recent years in selecting the judges who decide the fate of hundreds… Continue

At 10:15 the Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing: “The Continuing Investigation into the U.S. Attorneys Controversy and Related Matters.” It will be televised on C-Span 3. Officials Describe Interference by Former Gonzales Aide Dan Eggen and Carol D. Leonnig, Washington… Continue

Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers: “Mr. McNulty’s resignation is a sign that top level administration at the Justice Department may be crumbling under the pressure of ongoing revelations, and what is yet to be disclosed. With this news and as we press… Continue

This morning, the Chief Judge of the US District Court for the District of Columbia District signed an order to grant Monica Goodling limited use immunity for testimony and related information she provides to the House Judiciary Committee in connection with the… Continue

The Judiciary Committee is currently holding an oversight hearing on the United States Department of Justice. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is testifying on the firing of US Attorneys. Watch the hearing live >> Chairman John Conyers gives opening remarks: Chairman Conyers: “And… Continue

The Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law has concluded its hearing: “The Continuing Investigation into the U.S. Attorneys Controversy.” Former deputy attorney general James Comey testified, and in an exchange with Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) explained what would be at stake… Continue