Legal Commentary

When Is Lying To Congress A Crime?

By Big Tent Democrat

When you lie about steroid use:

All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada has been charged with lying to Congress about steroids, with the baseball player scheduled to appear in court Wednesday where he is expected to plead guilty.

When isn't it? When you are Bush DOJ official Brad Schlozman:

I am particularly disturbed about the findings that a senior Justice Department appointee, Bradley Schlozmann, made false statements under oath when appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

We always look to baseball players to tell the truth, but not Justice Dept. officials.

Speaking for me only

Full post as published by TalkLeft on February 10, 2009 (boomark / email).