Specter tells Gonzales special prosecutor may be needed to investigate firings

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Source: AP

WASHINGTON (AP) - A prominent Senate Republican has told Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to consider appointing a special prosecutor to investigate the firings of federal prosecutors.

Gonzales, appearing before the Judiciary Committee, has been told by Pennsylvania's Arlen Specter that such a scenario may now be necessary because Bush administration officials have made statements that might have the effect of shutting down congressional supervision.

The prospect of a special prosecutor moves the controversy to new ground after nearly seven months of standoff between Congress and the White House. Democrats have been trying to find out whether the White House directed the federal prosecutor firings to influence corruption prosecutions in ways that might help Republicans.


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