Will Bush pardon Stevens? (Politico)

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news.yahoo.com - 12/3/2008

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Politico - Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) hasn’t yet joined the gallery of notorious felons, small-time crooks and aggrieved innocents seeking pardons from President Bush, but it appears he’ll have the support of some of his soon-to-be-former colleagues if he does.

politico.com - 12/2/2008

Will Bush pardon Stevens?

— politico.com — With the door for a pardon cracked open, some of Stevens' colleagues hope they can push one through.... (more) Will Bush pardon Stevens?

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nytimes.com - 11/29/2008

Editorial: Mr. Bush and the Pardon Power

— nytimes.com — The presidential power to pardon was never intended to be a get-out-of-jail-free card for people close to... the president who stretched, bent or broke the law. > (more) Editorial: Mr. Bush and the Pardon Power

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politico.com - 12/3/2008

Stevens to file motion seeking new trial

— politico.com — Lawyers for convicted Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) told a federal judge today that they will soon file a motion... seeking a new trial. Stevens, who was defeated in a bid for a seventh full term, will ask Judge Emmet Sullivan to ... (more) Stevens to file motion seeking new trial

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