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dc_dux · 11-14-2006, 10:04 AM

Roach.....the Abramoff investigation has been a Justice Department investigation. Congress took a role only when it involved potential ethical violations of Members.

I would agree that Congress should investigate whether this or any Justice Department investigations have been unduly influenced by political pressure from the White House, but that should be the extent of Congress' involvement.

I would also agree that that "photographing of protestors and assembly of a database identifying/tracking them" should be appropriately investigated by Congress (rather than, or in addition to, the Justice Dept) when or if it involves the action of the federal government, not a private organization.

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dc_dux Location: Washington DC	Roach.....the Abramoff investigation has been a Justice Department investigation. Congress took a role only when it involved potential ethical violations of Members. I would agree that Congress should investigate whether this or any Justice Department investigations have been unduly influenced by political pressure from the White House, but that should be the extent of Congress' involvement. I would also agree that that "photographing of protestors and assembly of a database identifying/tracking them" should be appropriately investigated by Congress (rather than, or in addition to, the Justice Dept) when or if it involves the action of the federal government, not a private organization. __________________ "The perfect is the enemy of the good." ~ Voltaire Last edited by dc_dux; 11-14-2006 at 10:13 AM..