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Obama on whether he'll appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Bush (video)
youtube.com - 1/11/2009
Obama on whether he'll appoint a special prosecutor to investigate Bush (video)
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Obama On Appointing Special Prosecutor To Investigate Bush’s Crimes: ‘We Need To Look Forward’
thinkprogress.org - 1/11/2009
Obama On Appointing Special Prosecutor To Investigate Bush’s Crimes: ‘We Need To Look Forward’
— thinkprogress.org — The top question on Change.gov’s “ Open for Questions ” feature last week asked whether President-elect Obama will appoint a special prosecutor to “independently investigate” the “ greatest crimes ” committed under Bush. The inquiry, submitted by Bob ... (more) Obama On Appointing Special Prosecutor To Investigate ...

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npr.org - 1/13/2009
Democratic Lawmakers May Investigate Bush Years
— npr.org — David Welna Morning Edition , January 13, 2009 President-elect Barack Obama has suggested that when it comes to investigating the Bush administration on issues such as eavesdropping or terrorist interrogations, he'd rather look forward than back. He ... (more) Democratic Lawmakers May Investigate Bush Years

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thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 1/8/2009
Advocates of a Special Prosecutor for Bush Seek an Answer from Obama
— thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — The top question on Change.gov asks Barack Obama whether he will appoint a special prosecutor to "investigate the gravest crimes of the Bush Administration." (more) Advocates of a Special Prosecutor for Bush Seek an ...

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Obama On Appointing Special Prosecutor To Investigate Bush’s Crimes: ‘We Need To Look Forward’
Think Progress — The top question on Change.gov’s “Open for Questions” feature last week asked whether President-elect Obama will appoint a special prosecutor to “independently investigate” the “greatest crimes” committed under Bush. The inquiry, submitted by Bob Fertik of Democrats.com, has received over 22,000 votes. Today, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos asked Fertik’s question to Obama: Q: The most popular question on your own website is related to this. On change.gov it comes from Bob Ferdick of New York City and he asks, ‘Will you appoint a special prosecutor ideally Patrick Fitzgerald to independently investigate the greatest crimes of ...

Obama On Appointing Special Prosecutor To Investigate Bush?s Crimes: ?We Need To Look Forward?
The Hollywood Liberal — Obama On Appointing Special Prosecutor To Investigate Bush?s Crimes: ?We Need To Look Forward? The top question on Change.gov’s “Open for Questions” feature last week asked whether President-elect Obama will appoint a special prosecutor to “independently investigate” the “greatest crimes” committed under Bush. The inquiry, submitted by Bob Fertik of Democrats.com, has received over 22,000 votes. Today, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos asked Fertik’s question to Obama: Q: The most popular question […] The top question on Change.gov’s “ Open for Questions ” feature last week asked whether President-elect Obama will appoint a special prosecutor to “independently investigate” the ...

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