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Contempt Resolution on the Judiciary Committee’s agenda
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Ex-Gonzales no. 2 describes boss’s attempted power grab
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Obama, Biden Administration “might” pursue criminal charges against Bushies
guardian.co.uk Elana Schor in Washington Democratic vice-presidential nominee Joe Biden said earlier this week that he and running mate Barack Obama could pursue criminal charges against the Bush administration if they are elected in November. Biden’s comments, first reported by ABC news, attracted little notice on a day dominated by the drama surrounding his Republican…
