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White House plans to block testimony from former top Rove aide; Miers has
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07/07/2007 @ 4:15 pm
Filed by Michael Roston


The White House appeared set for an expanded showdown with congressional
investigators in the probe of the firing of eight US Attorneys over the
weekend.


An attorney for Sara Taylor, a former top aide to White House adviser Karl
Rove, notified the Senate that she was unlikely to appear before the Senate
Judiciary Committee July 11.

At the same time, former Counsel to President George W. Bush Harriet Miers
told RAW STORY she did not know if she would appear before the House
Judiciary Committee July 12.

An attorney for Taylor informed the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary
Committee that the White House sought to block her testimony.

"Ms. Taylor expects to receive a letter from Mr. Fielding on behalf of the
President directing her not to comply with the Senate's subpoena," wrote W.
Neil Eggleston, counsel to Taylor, in a Saturday letter to Senators Patrick
Leahy (D-VT) and Arlen Specter (R-PA).

Eggleston noted that Taylor, "recognizes the burden of any citizen to
respect the Senate's processes and to be responsive to its subpoenas." But
he seemed to signal she would follow the advice of Fred Fielding, White
House Counsel, and respect the President's assertion of executive privilege.

"This clash may ultimately be resolved by the judicial branch," he added.

RAW STORY contacted Harriet Miers at the Dallas office of her law firm
Friday afternoon. When asked if she would appear next week before the House
Judiciary Committee, which subpoenaed her at the same time Leahy subpoenaed
Taylor, she was uncertain.

"No decisions have been made about that at this point," the former White
House Counsel said in a brief phone interview.

Senator Leahy criticized Fielding and the White House for trying to hold up
Taylor's testimony.

"It is unfortunate that the White House is trying to interfere with Ms.
Taylor
 
Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them, would
you testify before Congress?

"Sid9" <sid9@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:VOSji.7210$yD2.4349@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> White House plans to block testimony from former top Rove aide; Miers has
> not decided
> 07/07/2007 @ 4:15 pm
> Filed by Michael Roston
>
>
> The White House appeared set for an expanded showdown with congressional
> investigators in the probe of the firing of eight US Attorneys over the
> weekend.
>
>
> An attorney for Sara Taylor, a former top aide to White House adviser Karl
> Rove, notified the Senate that she was unlikely to appear before the
> Senate Judiciary Committee July 11.
>
> At the same time, former Counsel to President George W. Bush Harriet Miers
> told RAW STORY she did not know if she would appear before the House
> Judiciary Committee July 12.
>
> An attorney for Taylor informed the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary
> Committee that the White House sought to block her testimony.
>
> "Ms. Taylor expects to receive a letter from Mr. Fielding on behalf of the
> President directing her not to comply with the Senate's subpoena," wrote
> W. Neil Eggleston, counsel to Taylor, in a Saturday letter to Senators
> Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Arlen Specter (R-PA).
>
> Eggleston noted that Taylor, "recognizes the burden of any citizen to
> respect the Senate's processes and to be responsive to its subpoenas." But
> he seemed to signal she would follow the advice of Fred Fielding, White
> House Counsel, and respect the President's assertion of executive
> privilege.
>
> "This clash may ultimately be resolved by the judicial branch," he added.
>
> RAW STORY contacted Harriet Miers at the Dallas office of her law firm
> Friday afternoon. When asked if she would appear next week before the
> House Judiciary Committee, which subpoenaed her at the same time Leahy
> subpoenaed Taylor, she was uncertain.
>
> "No decisions have been made about that at this point," the former White
> House Counsel said in a brief phone interview.
>
> Senator Leahy criticized Fielding and the White House for trying to hold
> up Taylor's testimony.
>
> "It is unfortunate that the White House is trying to interfere with Ms.
> Taylor
>
 
"Jerry Okamura" <okamuraj005@hawaii.rr.com> wrote in message
news:4692aa68$0$16603$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them, would
> you testify before Congress?

Sure would. I would testify truthfully like any good American should.
Wouldn't that be the right thing to do?

>
> "Sid9" <sid9@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:VOSji.7210$yD2.4349@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
>> White House plans to block testimony from former top Rove aide; Miers has
>> not decided
>> 07/07/2007 @ 4:15 pm
>> Filed by Michael Roston
>>
>>
>> The White House appeared set for an expanded showdown with congressional
>> investigators in the probe of the firing of eight US Attorneys over the
>> weekend.
>>
>>
>> An attorney for Sara Taylor, a former top aide to White House adviser
>> Karl Rove, notified the Senate that she was unlikely to appear before the
>> Senate Judiciary Committee July 11.
>>
>> At the same time, former Counsel to President George W. Bush Harriet
>> Miers told RAW STORY she did not know if she would appear before the
>> House Judiciary Committee July 12.
>>
>> An attorney for Taylor informed the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary
>> Committee that the White House sought to block her testimony.
>>
>> "Ms. Taylor expects to receive a letter from Mr. Fielding on behalf of
>> the President directing her not to comply with the Senate's subpoena,"
>> wrote W. Neil Eggleston, counsel to Taylor, in a Saturday letter to
>> Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Arlen Specter (R-PA).
>>
>> Eggleston noted that Taylor, "recognizes the burden of any citizen to
>> respect the Senate's processes and to be responsive to its subpoenas."
>> But he seemed to signal she would follow the advice of Fred Fielding,
>> White House Counsel, and respect the President's assertion of executive
>> privilege.
>>
>> "This clash may ultimately be resolved by the judicial branch," he added.
>>
>> RAW STORY contacted Harriet Miers at the Dallas office of her law firm
>> Friday afternoon. When asked if she would appear next week before the
>> House Judiciary Committee, which subpoenaed her at the same time Leahy
>> subpoenaed Taylor, she was uncertain.
>>
>> "No decisions have been made about that at this point," the former White
>> House Counsel said in a brief phone interview.
>>
>> Senator Leahy criticized Fielding and the White House for trying to hold
>> up Taylor's testimony.
>>
>> "It is unfortunate that the White House is trying to interfere with Ms.
>> Taylor
>>
>
 
Yes, because I have no criminal activity I need to hide

Jerry Okamura wrote:
> Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them,
> would you testify before Congress?
>
> "Sid9" <sid9@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:VOSji.7210$yD2.4349@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
>> White House plans to block testimony from former top Rove aide;
>> Miers has not decided
>> 07/07/2007 @ 4:15 pm
>> Filed by Michael Roston
>>
>>
>> The White House appeared set for an expanded showdown with
>> congressional investigators in the probe of the firing of eight US
>> Attorneys over the weekend.
>>
>>
>> An attorney for Sara Taylor, a former top aide to White House
>> adviser Karl Rove, notified the Senate that she was unlikely to
>> appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee July 11.
>>
>> At the same time, former Counsel to President George W. Bush Harriet
>> Miers told RAW STORY she did not know if she would appear before the
>> House Judiciary Committee July 12.
>>
>> An attorney for Taylor informed the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary
>> Committee that the White House sought to block her testimony.
>>
>> "Ms. Taylor expects to receive a letter from Mr. Fielding on behalf
>> of the President directing her not to comply with the Senate's
>> subpoena," wrote W. Neil Eggleston, counsel to Taylor, in a Saturday
>> letter to Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Arlen Specter (R-PA).
>>
>> Eggleston noted that Taylor, "recognizes the burden of any citizen to
>> respect the Senate's processes and to be responsive to its
>> subpoenas." But he seemed to signal she would follow the advice of
>> Fred Fielding, White House Counsel, and respect the President's
>> assertion of executive privilege.
>>
>> "This clash may ultimately be resolved by the judicial branch," he
>> added. RAW STORY contacted Harriet Miers at the Dallas office of her law
>> firm Friday afternoon. When asked if she would appear next week
>> before the House Judiciary Committee, which subpoenaed her at the
>> same time Leahy subpoenaed Taylor, she was uncertain.
>>
>> "No decisions have been made about that at this point," the former
>> White House Counsel said in a brief phone interview.
>>
>> Senator Leahy criticized Fielding and the White House for trying to
>> hold up Taylor's testimony.
>>
>> "It is unfortunate that the White House is trying to interfere with
>> Ms. Taylor
 
On Jul 9, 11:36 am, "Jerry Okamura" <okamuraj...@hawaii.rr.com> wrote:
> Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them, would
> you testify before Congress?


What do you mean? They give them snacks and beverages, a comfortable
seat, and they ask questions on the subjects that they said they
would.

There was some claim that they used Kleig lights. Being a big fan of
vintage Hollywood equipment, I watched the recent Congressional
hearings hoping to see Kleig lights. Was disappointed, to say the
very least.
 
"Bugman" <jmposing@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:YoudnR26k5xzMA_bnZ2dnUVZ_uuqnZ2d@giganews.com...
>
> "Jerry Okamura" <okamuraj005@hawaii.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:4692aa68$0$16603$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them, would
>> you testify before Congress?
>
> Sure would. I would testify truthfully like any good American should.
> Wouldn't that be the right thing to do?
>
It is the right thing to do, but you may just end up in jail, because you
did what you thought was the right thing to do. It is going to be little
comfort to you, if you thought you did the right thing and you ended up
doing time in prison...
 
You don't have to have engaged in criminal activity. Martha Stewart did not
engage in criminal activity. She just did not tell the truth, which landed
her in jail.

Libby, was convicted of lying and obstructing a leak investigation. Had he
not tried to "outsmart" the prosecutors, and pleaded the fifth, he would not
have been convicted of anything.... A common criminal, would not have tried
to "outsmart" prosecutors...they are actually smarter than these so-called
smart people....

"Sid9" <sid9@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:ahyki.8356$yD2.7083@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> Yes, because I have no criminal activity I need to hide
>
> Jerry Okamura wrote:
>> Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them,
>> would you testify before Congress?
>>
>> "Sid9" <sid9@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>> news:VOSji.7210$yD2.4349@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
>>> White House plans to block testimony from former top Rove aide;
>>> Miers has not decided
>>> 07/07/2007 @ 4:15 pm
>>> Filed by Michael Roston
>>>
>>>
>>> The White House appeared set for an expanded showdown with
>>> congressional investigators in the probe of the firing of eight US
>>> Attorneys over the weekend.
>>>
>>>
>>> An attorney for Sara Taylor, a former top aide to White House
>>> adviser Karl Rove, notified the Senate that she was unlikely to
>>> appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee July 11.
>>>
>>> At the same time, former Counsel to President George W. Bush Harriet
>>> Miers told RAW STORY she did not know if she would appear before the
>>> House Judiciary Committee July 12.
>>>
>>> An attorney for Taylor informed the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary
>>> Committee that the White House sought to block her testimony.
>>>
>>> "Ms. Taylor expects to receive a letter from Mr. Fielding on behalf
>>> of the President directing her not to comply with the Senate's
>>> subpoena," wrote W. Neil Eggleston, counsel to Taylor, in a Saturday
>>> letter to Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Arlen Specter (R-PA).
>>>
>>> Eggleston noted that Taylor, "recognizes the burden of any citizen to
>>> respect the Senate's processes and to be responsive to its
>>> subpoenas." But he seemed to signal she would follow the advice of
>>> Fred Fielding, White House Counsel, and respect the President's
>>> assertion of executive privilege.
>>>
>>> "This clash may ultimately be resolved by the judicial branch," he
>>> added. RAW STORY contacted Harriet Miers at the Dallas office of her law
>>> firm Friday afternoon. When asked if she would appear next week
>>> before the House Judiciary Committee, which subpoenaed her at the
>>> same time Leahy subpoenaed Taylor, she was uncertain.
>>>
>>> "No decisions have been made about that at this point," the former
>>> White House Counsel said in a brief phone interview.
>>>
>>> Senator Leahy criticized Fielding and the White House for trying to
>>> hold up Taylor's testimony.
>>>
>>> "It is unfortunate that the White House is trying to interfere with
>>> Ms. Taylor
>
>
 
"James Of Tucson" <james0tucson@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1184018750.609330.98290@d55g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> On Jul 9, 11:36 am, "Jerry Okamura" <okamuraj...@hawaii.rr.com> wrote:
>> Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them, would
>> you testify before Congress?
>
>
> What do you mean? They give them snacks and beverages, a comfortable
> seat, and they ask questions on the subjects that they said they
> would.
>
> There was some claim that they used Kleig lights. Being a big fan of
> vintage Hollywood equipment, I watched the recent Congressional
> hearings hoping to see Kleig lights. Was disappointed, to say the
> very least.
>

If you say the wrong thing, you may end up in a whole lot more trouble....
 
Jerry Okamura wrote:
> "James Of Tucson" <james0tucson@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1184018750.609330.98290@d55g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>> On Jul 9, 11:36 am, "Jerry Okamura" <okamuraj...@hawaii.rr.com>
>> wrote:
>>> Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them,
>>> would you testify before Congress?
>>
>>
>> What do you mean? They give them snacks and beverages, a comfortable
>> seat, and they ask questions on the subjects that they said they
>> would.
>>
>> There was some claim that they used Kleig lights. Being a big fan of
>> vintage Hollywood equipment, I watched the recent Congressional
>> hearings hoping to see Kleig lights. Was disappointed, to say the
>> very least.
>>
>
> If you say the wrong thing, you may end up in a whole lot more
> trouble....

Only when you lie or coverup.....that's what bush,jr and Cheney fear.....

An outcome that results in impeachment and removal from office
 
Jerry Okamura wrote:
> "Bugman" <jmposing@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:YoudnR26k5xzMA_bnZ2dnUVZ_uuqnZ2d@giganews.com...
>>
>> "Jerry Okamura" <okamuraj005@hawaii.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:4692aa68$0$16603$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>>> Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them,
>>> would you testify before Congress?
>>
>> Sure would. I would testify truthfully like any good American should.
>> Wouldn't that be the right thing to do?
>>
> It is the right thing to do, but you may just end up in jail, because
> you did what you thought was the right thing to do. It is going to
> be little comfort to you, if you thought you did the right thing and
> you ended up doing time in prison...


If you think you may be
admitting to a crime you
can ask for immunity and
be spared going to jail
for what you did as you
incriminate bush,jr and Cheney.

That's what bush,jr fears.


If there was nothing ciminal
they would be open....but no.
Its all secret
 
Jerry Okamura wrote:
> If you say the wrong thing, you may end up in a whole lot more trouble....

If you lie or obstruct or admit to a crime, you should be in a whole
lot of trouble.
 
"Rich Travsky" <traRvEsky@hotmMOVEail.com> wrote in message
news:469BC85A.B486F4CD@hotmMOVEail.com...
> Jerry Okamura wrote:
>>
>> Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them, would
>> you testify before Congress?
>
> Irrelevant.
>
No, it goes to the heart of the issue. It is not "irrelevant".
 
Jerry Okamura wrote:
>
> Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them, would
> you testify before Congress?

Irrelevant.

> "Sid9" <sid9@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:VOSji.7210$yD2.4349@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> > White House plans to block testimony from former top Rove aide; Miers has
> > not decided
> > 07/07/2007 @ 4:15 pm
> > Filed by Michael Roston
> >
> >
> > The White House appeared set for an expanded showdown with congressional
> > investigators in the probe of the firing of eight US Attorneys over the
> > weekend.
> >
> >
> > An attorney for Sara Taylor, a former top aide to White House adviser Karl
> > Rove, notified the Senate that she was unlikely to appear before the
> > Senate Judiciary Committee July 11.
> >
> > At the same time, former Counsel to President George W. Bush Harriet Miers
> > told RAW STORY she did not know if she would appear before the House
> > Judiciary Committee July 12.
> >
> > An attorney for Taylor informed the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary
> > Committee that the White House sought to block her testimony.
> >
> > "Ms. Taylor expects to receive a letter from Mr. Fielding on behalf of the
> > President directing her not to comply with the Senate's subpoena," wrote
> > W. Neil Eggleston, counsel to Taylor, in a Saturday letter to Senators
> > Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Arlen Specter (R-PA).
> >
> > Eggleston noted that Taylor, "recognizes the burden of any citizen to
> > respect the Senate's processes and to be responsive to its subpoenas." But
> > he seemed to signal she would follow the advice of Fred Fielding, White
> > House Counsel, and respect the President's assertion of executive
> > privilege.
> >
> > "This clash may ultimately be resolved by the judicial branch," he added.
> >
> > RAW STORY contacted Harriet Miers at the Dallas office of her law firm
> > Friday afternoon. When asked if she would appear next week before the
> > House Judiciary Committee, which subpoenaed her at the same time Leahy
> > subpoenaed Taylor, she was uncertain.
> >
> > "No decisions have been made about that at this point," the former White
> > House Counsel said in a brief phone interview.
> >
> > Senator Leahy criticized Fielding and the White House for trying to hold
> > up Taylor's testimony.
> >
> > "It is unfortunate that the White House is trying to interfere with Ms.
> > Taylor
> >
 
Jerry Okamura wrote:
>
> "Rich Travsky" <traRvEsky@hotmMOVEail.com> wrote in message
> news:469BC85A.B486F4CD@hotmMOVEail.com...
> > Jerry Okamura wrote:
> >>
> >> Given the way the the Congress treats those who appear before them, would
> >> you testify before Congress?
> >
> > Irrelevant.
> >
> No, it goes to the heart of the issue. It is not "irrelevant".

It is not an issue in any shape sense or form. It is irrelevant. It's like having
to testify in court. One's personal likes or dislikes are irrelevant to it.

RT
 

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