Published 11/1/2008
by rsinderbrand
at CNN Political Ticker
Conyers called for an investigation into the leak over Obama’s aunt.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – A Democratic lawmaker on Saturday asked Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to investigate a leak to reporters regarding the immigration status of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's aunt, suggesting the Bush administration may have been behind it.
"I was startled to [...]
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