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dc_dux · 05-31-2007, 10:28 AM

Host...I would agree with you if not for the fact that the OPR and IG at DoJ have two high profile committee chairs breathing down their back and who will continue to act concurrently with the DoJ internal investigations.

Particularly as a result of Goodling's testimony, in which she:

* admitted breaking the law (50 times?) and infered in some cases it was with the knowledge of superiors

Rep. Scott:
“Rules? Laws? You crossed the law on civil service laws — You crossed the line on civil service law, is that right?”

Goodling:
“I believe I cross the law — line — but I didn’t mean to.”

Rep. Johnson:
“Would you say less than 50 or more than 50?”

Goodling:
“I hesitate to give you an estimate because I can’t remember. I don’t think that I could have done it more than 50 times but I don’t know.”

Rep. Jerry Nadler:
“Were any of your superiors in the Justice Department aware… that you were asking such kinds of questions either for Assistant US Attorneys or for career positions at all?”

Goodling:
“Um, in some cases, when, relating to immigration judges (career, non-political positions)....

* accused Gonzales of lying to the committee

Rep. Davis: “General Gonzales testified that he never saw the US Attorneys list, the list of terminated US Attorneys, is that accurate to your knowledge Ms. Goodling?”

Goodling: “Um, I believe he did see a list.”

Rep. Davis: “So if General Gonzales testified that he didn’t see the list, you believe that would be inaccurate testimony on his part don’t you?”

Goodling: “I believe he saw a list.”

Rep. Davis: “So therefore you believe it would be inaccurate testimony?”

Goodling: “Yes.”

* admitted to having files at DOJ from her opposition research days at the RNC (possibly related to the voter suppresion tactics used in 04 and 06)

Rep. Waters:
“Do you have files that may have information in it that you gathered during your research, using your opposition research skills?”

Goodling:
“There would be some files, yes.”

Rep. Waters:
“Where would those files be?”

Goodling:
“At the Department of Justice.”

These and other issues are far from settled at DoJ, whether it be though internal investigations or overisght hearings.

05-31-2007, 10:28 AM	#109 (permalink)
dc_dux Location: Washington DC	Host...I would agree with you if not for the fact that the OPR and IG at DoJ have two high profile committee chairs breathing down their back and who will continue to act concurrently with the DoJ internal investigations. Particularly as a result of Goodling's testimony, in which she: * admitted breaking the law (50 times?) and infered in some cases it was with the knowledge of superiors Rep. Scott: “Rules? Laws? You crossed the law on civil service laws — You crossed the line on civil service law, is that right?” Goodling: “I believe I cross the law — line — but I didn’t mean to.” Rep. Johnson: “Would you say less than 50 or more than 50?” Goodling: “I hesitate to give you an estimate because I can’t remember. I don’t think that I could have done it more than 50 times but I don’t know.” Rep. Jerry Nadler: “Were any of your superiors in the Justice Department aware… that you were asking such kinds of questions either for Assistant US Attorneys or for career positions at all?” Goodling: “Um, in some cases, when, relating to immigration judges (career, non-political positions).... * accused Gonzales of lying to the committee Rep. Davis: “General Gonzales testified that he never saw the US Attorneys list, the list of terminated US Attorneys, is that accurate to your knowledge Ms. Goodling?” Goodling: “Um, I believe he did see a list.” Rep. Davis: “So if General Gonzales testified that he didn’t see the list, you believe that would be inaccurate testimony on his part don’t you?” Goodling: “I believe he saw a list.” Rep. Davis: “So therefore you believe it would be inaccurate testimony?” Goodling: “Yes.” * admitted to having files at DOJ from her opposition research days at the RNC (possibly related to the voter suppresion tactics used in 04 and 06) Rep. Waters: “Do you have files that may have information in it that you gathered during your research, using your opposition research skills?” Goodling: “There would be some files, yes.” Rep. Waters: “Where would those files be?” Goodling: “At the Department of Justice.” These and other issues are far from settled at DoJ, whether it be though internal investigations or overisght hearings. __________________ "The perfect is the enemy of the good." ~ Voltaire Last edited by dc_dux; 05-31-2007 at 10:33 AM..