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by dunkelberg | July 10, 2008 at 05:38 pm
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Repblican strategist and George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove did not show up today for a hearing before a congressional committee. Mr. Rove's move comes in spite of a subpoena issued for him to testify on accusations of political pressure in Justice Department.
Democrats on the panel have ruled Mr. Rove's failure to appear is in violation of the law.
The White House has cited executive privilege as a reason he and others who serve or served in the administration should not testify, arguing that internal administration communications are confidential and that Congress cannot compel officials to testify. Rove says he is bound to follow the White House's guidance, although he has offered to answer questions specifically on the Siegelman case — but only with no transcript taken and not under oath.
A decision on whether to pursue contempt charges now goes to the full Judiciary Committee and ultimately to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
House Republicans called Thursday's proceedings a political stunt and said if Democrats truly wanted information they would take Rove up on an offer he made to discuss the matter informally.
Democrats have rejected the offer from Rove to talk with them informally because the testimony would not be sworn and, they say, could create a confusing record.
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at 17:44 on July 10th, 2008
dunkelberg, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 18:49 on July 10th, 2008
Thanks for the flag.
at 17:56 on July 10th, 2008
dunkelberg, it is with some irony that I say to you that although your story is accurate reporting, that the fact that a member or former member of the current administration has thumbed his nose at a subpoena or is otherwise obstructing the process of justice is not news, it is simply a fact. You would have had a real story had he broken from present tradition and showed up and a blockbuster had he answered the questions and told the truth.
at 19:30 on July 10th, 2008
It is not simply fact... it is simply an abysmal fact that this administration holds itself above any and every law both national an international.
at 09:34 on July 11th, 2008
Karl Rove is believed to have fled the US: http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Rove_disses_Congres_refuses_subpoena_to_0710.html
Conyers gives Rove 5 days to comply before pursuing 'all available options'
From the page: "During the hearing, Rep. Chris Cannon (R-UT) revealed that Rove was out of the country. According to the liberal blog ThinkProgress, Rove's lawyer's confirmed that Rove was out of the country on a trip scheduled long before the subpoena was sent."