Only Eliot Spitzer aides charged in Troopergate scandal Jul 25, 2008
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Critics expressing disappointment with new U.S. attorney general Jul 24, 2008
Halfway through his term, Mukasey has defended or let stand some of the most controversial policies that he inherited from Gonzales, including the treatment of detainees, the broad surveillance powers claimed by Bush and the White House's use of executive privilege in warding off demands from Congress for information. Last week, Democrats charged that Mukasey was using the shield of executive privilege to "cover up" possible wrongdoing by the White House. (International Herald Tribune)
Getting around executive privilege Jul 21, 2008
PRESIDENT BUSH and company have been asserting executive privilege every time questions are raised about anything, such as the CIA leak or the 2003 State of the Union address ("," Page A14, July 17). I feel they can get away with this because the subjects are not important, as they only involve issues such as national security. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
testify before Congress Jul 19, 2008
Linda Sanchez ruled that his claim of executive privilege was invalid, setting the table for a possible contempt vote next week ... He claims that the president's assertion of executive privilege "obligates" him to disregard the Congressional order ... Writing in Slate, David Iglesias, one of the U.S. Attorneys Rove may have had a hand in firing, , pointing out that in the landmark case of United States v. Nixon the Supreme Court unanimously held that executive privilege is not an absolute... (Harper's Magazine)
LETTERS: NCT, July 17, 2008 Jul 18, 2008
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House OKs bill for more access to spy secrets Jul 18, 2008
In a statement Wednesday, the administration said the bill could expose information previously protected under executive privilege, including pre-decision legal opinions, risk assessments and cost estimates. The legislation "would undermine long-standing arrangements between Congress and the president regarding reporting of sensitive intelligence matters," the statement said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bush Withholds CIA Leak Records Jul 17, 2008
President Claims Executive Privilege To Keep Congress From Seeing Cheney Interview Report ... (AP) President Bush invoked executive privilege to keep Congress from seeing the FBI report of an interview with Vice President Dick Cheney and other records related to the administration's leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity in 2003 ... "This unfounded assertion of executive privilege does not protect a principle; it protects a person," the California Democrat said. (CBS News)
Cops: Man Kills Ex-Wife, Self In Mo. Mall Jul 17, 2008
President Claims Executive Privilege To Keep Congress From Seeing Cheney Interview Report. . (CBS News)
FBI Eyes IndyMac For Possible Fraud Jul 17, 2008
Home Loans Made To Risky Borrowers Are Focus Of Probe. WASHINGTON, July 16, 2008. (CBS News)
Bush asserts executive privilege on compliance in CIA leak case Jul 17, 2008
WASHINGTON - President Bush has asserted executive privilege to prevent Attorney General Michael Mukasey from having to comply with a House panel subpoena for material on the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity ... "This unfounded assertion of executive privilege does not protect a principle; it protects a person," Waxman said ... "I believe it is legally permissible for you to assert executive privilege with respect to the subpoenaed documents.". (Boston Globe)
Bush Claims Privilege to Shield Cheney Interview in Leak Case Jul 17, 2008
July 16 (Bloomberg) -- President invoked executive privilege to avoid turning over records of an FBI interview of Vice President and other documents subpoenaed by Congress in the CIA leak investigation ... This unfounded assertion of executive privilege does not protect a principle; it protects a person,'' said Waxman. (Bloomberg)
Bush won't release data on CIA leak Jul 17, 2008
President Bush blocked on Wednesday an attempt by a House committee to obtain internal FBI documents from the CIA leak investigation, asserting that notes from interviews of Vice President Dick Cheney and other White House officials are protected by executive privilege ... Henry Waxman, D-Los Angeles, the panel's chairman, said in a statement Wednesday that Bush's claim of executive privilege in the case is ludicrous and pledged to move ahead with a contempt citation against Mukasey ... "This... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Bush, Congress clash on spy secrets Jul 17, 2008
In a statement Wednesday, the Bush administration threatened a presidential veto in part because the bill could expose information previously protected under executive privilege such as pre-decision legal opinions, risk assessments and cost estimates. Video. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bush bars release of Cheney's document Jul 17, 2008
He invoked executive privilege to keep that document secret, White House spokesman Tony Fratto said. Bush asserted the privilege claim at the request of Attorney General Michael Mukasey, who has been under pressure from a congressional committee to turn over the transcript of Cheney's interview. (Xinhuanet, China)
U.S. House passes intelligence bill despite veto threat Jul 17, 2008
U.S. President George W. Bush threatened a veto, saying the bill violates executive privilege and a president's right to keep classified information secret ... He invoked executive privilege to keep that document secret, White House spokesman Tony Fratto said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Bush claims executive privilege on CIA leak Jul 16, 2008
President Bush has asserted executive privilege to protect information that a House panel has subpoenaed on the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity. The White House said Wednesday Bush had made the claim on Attorney General Michael Mukasey's recommendation. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Rove Denies Political Ties Taint Fox News Role Jul 16, 2008
"This is between the White House and Congress. This is long-standing battle over the principle of executive privilege and the ability of the president to receive advice from senior advisors and for senior advisors not to be at the beck and call of Congress to testify.". He also said that like fellow Fox News analyst Howard Wolfson, a former top strategist and communications director for Senator Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, his job was to help viewers "better understand" the political... (Newsmax)
Rove defends subpoena defiance; Fox defends Rove Jul 15, 2008
The White House has cited executive privilege as a reason he and others who serve or served in the administration shouldn't testify, arguing that internal administration communications are confidential and that Congress cannot compel officials to testify. A decision on whether to pursue contempt charges now goes to the full Judiciary Committee and ultimately to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. (USA Today)
Rove skips official hearing Jul 13, 2008
Lawmakers subpoenaed Mr Rove to attend the hearing, but he has refused, citing executive privilege. The president and those who work for him are allowed by law to resist certain attempts by the judicial and legislative branches of government to force them to co-operate with inquiries - this right is known as "executive privilege" ... Mr Rove claims that executive privilege allows him to skip the hearing. (BBC News -- Americas)
Rove Won't Show at House Panel Hearing, Lawyer Says Jul 13, 2008
on Wednesday to tell him his client will not appear, citing executive privilege. "I am writing to confirm that Mr. Rove will respectfully decline to appear on July 10 on the grounds that as a close advisor to the President, whose testimony is sought in connection with his official duties in that capacity, he is immune from compelled Congressional testimony," Luskin wrote. (Fox News)
Rove ignores subpoena, refuses to testify Jul 13, 2008
The White House has cited executive privilege, 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. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Congress runs out a messy clock Jul 13, 2008
July 10: Calling it a landmark legislation that is vital to the security of our people," President Bush signs a bill that overhauls rules about government eavesdropping.MSNBCPolitics updated 11:38 a.m. ET July 11, 2008WASHINGTON - Some fights of the 110th Congress have lost their oomph in the waning months before the November elections, with both parties content to run out the clock on messy matters like the war in Iraq, spending bills and various disputes with the White House.Democrats... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Congress mostly going through the motions for now Jul 13, 2008
It took mere minutes for those present to reject Bush's executive privilege claim on behalf of Rove. The lone "no" vote came from an early lame duck: ranking Republican Chris Cannon of Utah, who lost his bid for a seventh term in a primary last month. (USA Today -- News)
Price gouging: Must be election time Jul 5, 2008
They claimed executive privilege and that was the end of that. Now we see what was being discussed. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
End the nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue Jul 4, 2008
He invoked executive privilege to thwart congressional oversight investigations. Subsequently, America became The Principality of the United States. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
SUMMER FUN: Hot reads to ignite your interest Jul 3, 2008
Executive Privilege / By Philip Margolin; Harper, 358 pp. $25. (USA Today -- Life)
Congress stunned by Bush officials disdain on torture Jun 28, 2008
The Judiciary Committee is looking into whether former Justice Department official John Yoo's claim of executive privilege will fly. In the meantime, key clips of Addington's snarky responses to members of Congress are making the highlight reels. (Los Angeles Times)
Fiorina stresses need for strong leadership Jun 26, 2008
In a news conference after the speech, Fiorina was asked how her points about ethics and "transparency" in government squared with the present administration's assertion of executive privilege to prevent Congress from questioning members of the executive branch. "There are a lot of things that distinguish John McCain from President Bush," Fiorina said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Executive privilege: Jun 26, 2008
The public-relations war involving executive privilege never favors the chief executive who invokes it. It is not very difficult to persuade a public already made cynical by cor ruption in high places that executive privilege is a euphemism for more misbehavior. (NJ.com -- Times)
Letters to the Editor (June 24) Jun 26, 2008
"We have witnessed a staggering abuse of power by this president. Even former Bush Justice Department officials now charge President Bush with trampling the Constitution. Bush has claimed the prerogative to declare an endless war without congressional approval, to designate someone an enemy without cause, to proceed to wiretap them without warrant, arrest or kidnap them at will, jail them without a hearing, hold them indefinitely, interrogate them intensively (read torture), bring them to trial... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Fired U.S. attorneys case hits judicial roadblock Jun 25, 2008
Reporter Peter Grier discusses the use of the legal doctrine "executive privilege" by US Presidents ... A federal judge on June 23 appeared very reluctant to rule on the administration's broad claim of executive privilege in the case. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Battle in court over executive privilege Federal judge says suit puts him... Jun 25, 2008
Battle in court over executive privilege / Federal judge says suit puts him in difficult position. Article:Battle in court over executive privilege / Federal judg:/c/a/2008/06/23/MN5C11DRPT.DTL Article:Battle in court over executive privilege / Federal judg:/c/a/2008/06/23/MN5C11DRPT.DTL ... Battle in court over executive privilege. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
NATO steps up Taliban attacks along Pakistan-Afghanistan border Jun 25, 2008
In today's podcast, a deadly blast in Sadr City despite the US military's efforts, where the Federal Reserve might be headed, what is executive privilege and China's pre-Olympic security preparations. . (Christian Science Monitor)
Judge challenges Bush's immunity claim Jun 24, 2008
Bush has asserted executive privilege in refusing to allow top aides, including his former political strategist Karl Rove, to testify before Congress about the US attorney dismissals ... The case may be the biggest test of a presidential assertion of executive privilege since President Nixon refused to turn over tapes of recorded Oval Office conversations to a federal grand jury investigating Watergate. (Boston Globe)
Lawsuit could be power shake-up for Obama, McCain Jun 24, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) Barack Obama and John McCain, two senators who want to become president, are trying not to pick sides in the White House's court fight with Congress over executive privilege ... He did add the caveat that, "if there are specific assertions of executive privilege, then you know those can be examined.". (AL.com)
Bush Refuses To Release EPA Documents Jun 23, 2008
Executive Privilege Cited Again Over Papers Tied To Administration's Air Quality Policies ... (AP) President Bush asserted executive privilege Friday to withhold documents from a congressional investigation into whether he pressured the Environmental Protection Agency to weaken decisions on smog and greenhouse gases ... "I don't think we've had a situation like this since Richard Nixon was president when the president of the United States may have been involved in acting contrary to law, and the... (CBS News)
Fight Over White House Subpoenas Heads to Court Jun 23, 2008
The White House says Miers and Bolten do not need to comply with the subpoenas, citing executive privilege, the principle that one branch of government can't make another branch do something. Judges normally try to stay out of disputes between the executive and legislative branches. (Newsmax)
White House invokes executive privilege on EPA investigation ... Jun 22, 2008
"I don't think we've had a situation like this since Richard Nixon was president," Congressman after the Bush administration invoked executive privilege in order to refuse to turn over subpoenaed documents in an investigation of the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to deny California permission to implement its own vehicle emission standards ... In asserting executive privilege in the EPA inquiry, the administration made public a copy of a letter sent to the president by Atty ... If... (Los Angeles Times)
Executive privilege cited in EPA dispute Jun 21, 2008
WASHINGTON - President Bush asserted executive privilege yesterday to withhold documents from a congressional investigation into whether he pressured EPA to weaken decisions on smog and greenhouse gases ... Waxman said he wanted to review Attorney General Michael Mukasey's rationale for the executive privilege claim before deciding what to do next ... Executive privilege, while not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, is grounded in the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers and is... (Boston Globe)
Bush Exerts Executive Privilege Over EPA Docs Jun 21, 2008
Bush Exerts Executive Privilege Over EPA Documents ... WASHINGTON President Bush asserted executive privilege Friday to withhold documents from a congressional investigation into whether he pressured EPA to weaken decisions on smog and greenhouse gases ... "I don't think we've had a situation like this since Richard Nixon was president when the president of the United States may have been involved in acting contrary to law, and the evidence that would determine that question for Congress in... (Fox News)
White House asserts executive privilege in air-quality case Jun 21, 2008
" Kucinich asked. Virginia Rep. Tom Davis, the top-ranked Republican on the committee, told Waxman to proceed cautiously and to make sure he had the right case if he intended to challenge an assertion of executive privilege. "We want to have a winning case," Davis said. "This is precedential institutionally and I think we want to be very, very careful as we move ahead. " For months, Waxman's committee has been investigating the EPA's decision to block California from regulating greenhouse-gas... (Anchorage Daily News)
Lawmakers back off EPA contempt move Jun 21, 2008
WASHINGTON A House committee on Friday backed off a threatened contempt of Congress vote against the Environmental Protection Agency chief after President Bush made a last-minute assertion of executive privilege over information the committee wants ... As the committee meeting began Friday morning, Waxman announced he'd just been told the White House was asserting executive privilege over the documents ... I have a clear sense that their assertion of this privilege is self-serving and not based... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Will McClellan's Testimony Hurt Bush? Jun 20, 2008
" Related Articles A quick look at the controversial new White House memoir that is generating so much interest and outrage in the nation's capital Committee chairman John Conyers says McClellan's book "suggests that senior White House officials may have obstructed justice and engaged in a cover-up" in the outing of Valerie Plame, the CIA employee whose identity was revealed as part of a White House effort to discredit her husband. What Conyers "suggests," however, may also be misleading. The... (Time.com)
Become a scandal-monger. Jun 17, 2008
70's: driven by banks and insurance companies80's: driven by coke-addled executive privilege and sexism, padding time, robbing accounts, etc. 90's: higher-end "IRS gray-area" trading on a regular basis. (Slate)
EPA chief may face contempt of Congress vote He's accused of not turning... Jun 14, 2008
"Unless the documents are provided to the committee or a valid assertion of executive privilege is made, the committee will meet on June 20 to consider a resolution holding you in contempt," Waxman wrote. EPA spokesman Jonathan Shradar said his agency has turned over tens of thousands of documents to Waxman "and there has been no wrongdoing uncovered.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Another view Jun 14, 2008
snakespeak wrote on Jun 13, 2008 9:43 AM:" Although there is little support for Dennis Kucinich's impeachment effort, there should be a special prosecutor assigned to investigate after the Bush administration is no longer in office and cannot impeded the investigation with executive privilege and national security smokescreens. I would be satisfied to see Cheney and Rumsfeld spend their last days behind bars and Bush in Gitmo. ". Robert D. Geach Sr. wrote on Jun 13, 2008 8:17 AM:" Here's the... (Montana Standard, MT)
Out of Bounds Jun 14, 2008
Miers and Bolten rooted their refusal to participate in the claim that executive privilege precluded them from doing so. The brief stated in its first paragraph, "Not since the days of Watergate have the Congress and the federal courts been confronted with such an expansive view of executive privilege as the one asserted by the current presidential administration." That sentence set me back on my heels ... Other presidents have certainly claimed executive privilege. (Slate)
Executive privilege for Tresnjak at Shakespeare fest Jun 13, 2008
ON STAGE Executive privilege. Darko Tresnjak runs Shakespeare fest, so it's no surprise he choose to direct one of the 'plays that's closest to my heart. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Attica Library news for June Jun 12, 2008
Death and Honor by W.E.B. Griffin, Blue Smoke and Murder by Elizabeth Lowell, Scream for Me by Karen Rose, Resolution by Robert B. Parker, Nothing to Lose by Lee Child, Plague Ship by Clive Cussler, Shadow of Power by Steve Martini, Front by Patricia Cornwell, Odd Hours by Dean Koontz, Executive Privilege by Phillip Margolin, Collateral Damage by Fern Michaels, Secrets in the Shadows by V.C. Andrews, Shadow Command by Dale Brown, The Reapers by John Connolly, Domestic Affairs by Eileen Goudge,... (Attica Fountain County Neighbor, IN)
A look at what Corzine has said about ex-girlfriend e-mails Jun 8, 2008
On June 4, 2007, Corzine said of Wilson's lawsuit, "I'm not going to give up executive privilege not only for myself, but succeeding governors.". CONTINUED 1. (NJ.com)
Serial killer president Jun 8, 2008
Book Review: 'Executive Privilege ... Book Review: 'Executive Privilege' A president and his dirty deeds Sunday, June 08, 2008 By Robert Croan, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ... "Executive Privilege" By Phillip Margolin, Harper Collins, $25. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Nor Cal Clerk, Partner Looking To Be First In Line At Wedding Chapel Jun 1, 2008
So Weir hopes the residents of Contra Costa County understand if their clerk-recorder invokes executive privilege and opens up for business a little early on June 17, when same-sex couples may be able to legally wed in California. He and his partner, John Hemm, want to be first at the counter that day. (NBC 11, CA)
Judge says Corzine must release Katz e-mails May 31, 2008
"I'm disappointed by the narrow definition of executive privilege.". Wilson's attorney, Mark Sheridan, said the order requires Corzine's administration to release at least 745 pages of documents within two weeks, though no exact date has been set. (NJ.com)
Ex-U.S. Attorneys File Amicus Over Firings May 31, 2008
The House challenging President George W. Bush's assertion of executive privilege to shield his chief of staff Joshua Bolten and ex-White House counsel Harriet Miers from supplying Congress with testimony and records related to the firings. In a 15-page amicus brief filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia last week, the former U.S. Attorneys sidestepped prickly legal arguments about the separation of powers and instead urged Judge John Bates to consider the gravity of the... (Law.com)
NJ Gov Must Release E-Mails With Ex-Girlfriend May 31, 2008
"I'm disappointed by the narrow definition of executive privilege." ... "We believe that the judge's decision significantly undercuts the long-standing executive privilege in a way that harms the office of the governor and harms the ability of future governors to do their jobs effectively," Milgram said. (Newsmax)
Ex-prosecutors side with Congress in subpoena case May 30, 2008
The White House says the president's former counsel Harriet Miers and chief of staff Josh Bolten do not need to comply with the subpoenas, citing executive privilege, the principle that one branch of government can't make another branch do something. Congress wants a judge to settle the issue but the Bush administration says the courts should not wade into a political dispute. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Rove, White House Dispute McClellan Book Tales May 29, 2008
Why is the VP of Torture is hiding behind Executive Privilege regarding the Secret 2001 Energy Task Force Talks with Big Oil. What are they hiding from the American People. (Yahoo News -- Bush Administration)
Rove: Courts will have to decide his subpoena May 28, 2008
The White House is citing executive privilege, the doctrine intended to protect the confidentiality of presidential communications, in refusing to let them testify. The fight over testimony for Bolten and Miers is in federal court and may not be settled until after Bush s term ends in January. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Rove: Courts to decide subpoena May 27, 2008
The White House is citing executive privilege, the doctrine intended to protect the confidentiality of presidential communications, in refusing to let them testify. Court battle may not end until 2009The fight over testimony for Bolten and Miers is in federal court and may not be settled until after Bush's term ends in January. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Karl Rove denies attempting to influence Justice probe May 26, 2008
Invoking executive privilege, the administration has sought to block the testimony of President Bush's chief of staff, Joshua B. Bolten, and former White House Counsel Harriet E. Miers about their roles in the U.S. attorney firings. The judiciary committee is seeking to enforce its subpoenas against Bolten and Miers in federal court. (Los Angeles Times)
Clintonites try to move past RFK remark May 26, 2008
Secondary Navigation. Lisa Lerer Sun May 25, 3:06 PM ET. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Brutal, possibly illegal interrogations of suspected terrorists ... May 25, 2008
So should Congress have pressed harder for an end to administration stonewalling, blanket claims of executive privilege and refusal to turn over documents and witnesses. But the leadership of Congress has changed hands since many of these troubling policies were hatc 0000362E hed. (Houston Chronicle)
EPA chief backed state's tough emissions rules May 20, 2008
The White House has told Waxman's committee it has 32 documents that detail phone calls and meetings between senior White House and EPA officials but will not release them, citing executive privilege. Both Waxman and Boxer repeated their demand Monday that the White House turn over the records. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Facts taken out of context May 18, 2008
Ron Murray Sr wrote on May 18, 2008 7:11 AM:" Wezley, there is no Wall of Denial in me. I have watched your "FACTS" develop over the last 30 years of Republinerd propaganda. Your party belittles people, lies about every thing under the sun, acts like it is above reproach while doing every type of immoral act, and spends money like pouring water out of a bucket.You hero, George W. Bush, rushed to war without any discussion and anyone that opposed his decision was booted out and accused of being... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Another View: Needed testimony May 18, 2008
Speaking through a lawyer for the vice president, Addington appropriately reminded the committee that he may be prohibited from answering certain questions because of executive privilege. But he left open the possibility of answering questions about his "personal knowledge of key historical facts" surrounding the legal rationale and circumstances that led to the interrogation program and other terrorism-related policies. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
