Critics Question Status of Abramoff Probe

[Laura PourMeADrink]

Legal Affairs
Critics Question Status of Abramoff Probe
by Nina Totenberg

Morning Edition, April 9, 2007 · Amid turmoil over the firing of eight U.S. attorneys, Bush administration critics are wondering whether the Justice Department is paying enough attention to the ongoing Jack Abramoff influence-peddling investigation.

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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9469936

[mod mom]

1. I heard this this am. Seems like there is a 5 year time restraint of filing charges and

this investigation is going very slow (perhaps to run out statutes of limitations)

[Laura PourMeADrink]

2. hmmm. maybe that is why the WH is so worried about Attorneygate. nt

[Frustratedlady]

3. It would probably be best if we all contacted our senators...

...and asked if this issue was still moving or at a standstill.

We can't let all those people off scot-free, no matter what party. The people should insist the Ambramoff case be finished before the 5-year statute of limitations. Let the chips fall where they may.

[NormanYorkstein]

4. Tom Delay, the sweatshops, and Gus Boulis -- what's up?

There are so many unanswered questions still...

[Supersedeas]

5. the attorneys of the American Taliban (Regents et al.) are busy with PR for Gonzo