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The Associated Press: Conyers wants criminal probe of Bush 'abuses'
2 days ago WASHINGTON The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee on Friday urged Attorney General Eric Holder to appoint a special counsel to examine potential abuses by former President George W. Bush's administration. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., said in a speech to the National Press Club ...
Conyers calls for criminal investigation into Bush administration
Conyers calls for criminal investigation into Bush administration
rawstory.com — The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has called for both a criminal investigation and a blue-ribbon... panel to look into "Bush administration abuses of power and misconduct." Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) told the National Press Club Friday that ... (more) Conyers calls for criminal investigation into Bush ...
Conyers: so old he sometimes tells the truth
betsyspage.blogspot.com — CNS has this lovely quote from Representative John Conyers.During his speech at a National Press Club luncheon,... House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.), questioned the point of lawmakers reading the health care bill. “I love these members, ... (more) Conyers: so old he sometimes tells the truth
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(Rep. John) Conyers wants criminal probe of Bush 'abuses'
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... probe — he's got to do that." Conyers' committee has sought an investigation of Bush administration moves criticized by Democrats, including its methods of interrogating foreign detainees, use of warrantless wiretaps, alleged retribution against critics, and allegations that officials intentionally misused intelligence. He said the criminal probe should be accompanied by a "9/11-type panel" to gather facts and make recommendations on preventing the misuse of power. Read more: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h0cN1...

Conyers wants criminal probe of Bush 'abuses'
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... probe — he's got to do that." Conyers' committee has sought an investigation of Bush administration moves criticized by Democrats, including its methods of interrogating foreign detainees, use of warrantless wiretaps, alleged retribution against critics, and allegations that officials intentionally misused intelligence. He said the criminal probe should be accompanied by a "9/11-type panel" to gather facts and make recommendations on preventing the misuse of power. Read more: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h0cN1...

Conyers: You Go First!; Holder: No, You Go First!
The BRAD BLOG — In response to AP's Friday headline announcing "Conyers wants criminal probe of Bush 'abuses'", David Swanson posts this "important breaking sarcasm"... ...

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