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House Report: Can't Assess Cheney Role in PlameGate; Stymied by Executive Privilege Claims
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released its report (pdf) on PlameGate today. The last two paragraphs tell the story: The investigation sought to answer basic questions about this incident, including (1) how the Valerie Plame Wilson leak occurred, including whether there was a concerted effort to knowingly disclose classified information; (2) whether senior White House officials complied with requirements governing the handling of classified information; (3) whether the White House took appropriate steps to address an improper leak and sanction any individuals involved; and (4) what legislative or other actions are needed to ensure appropriate identification and handling of classified information by White House officials so that such leaks do not occur in the future...

House lawyers slam White House executive privilege claims as broadest 'since Watergate'
[JURIST] The White House's interpretation of executive privilege to shield former White House Counsel Harriet Miers and current White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten [official profiles] from Congressional subpoenas represents the broadest construction of the doctrine since Watergate, lawyers for the US House Judiciary Committee [official website] told the US District Court for the District of

Bush Claims Executive Privilege Over Valerie Plame Leak
It's official. President Bush invoked a claim of executive privilege to prevent Congress from obtaining Justice Department interviews with Dick Cheney and others over the leak of the identity of Valerie Plame Wilson...

Oversight Committee Reports Criticizing Presidents Assertion of Executive Privilege
“Creative is a good word to describe it,” said Mark Rozell, another executive-privilege expert who is a professor at George Mason University’s School of Public Policy, about the attorney general’s contention...

Congress continues to pursue Carl Rove Connection to U.S. Attorney Firing Scheme constitutional crisis looms
The Bush Administration may be pushing their luck, as courts have never recognized theory of Executive privilege to degree advanced by the Executive Branch See judicial history of Executive Privilege Rove Subpoenaed Again By Dan Froomkin Special to washingtonpost...

Is the Vice President a Member of the Executive Branch
White House Photo-- David BohrerRead Stephen Griffin's interesting post over at Bakinizaton, Was Addington Right about the Vice Presidency.

Federal Transportation Equity Act of 2005
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users

House Closing
Sealing a home sale

Senior Abuse
Avamere senior home to pay $904,200 settlement in eldercare lawsuit.

School House Abuse
Selwyn House School agrees to $5 million teacher molestation settlement.

Mars Petcare
Issues Recall of Special Kitty Gourmet in 15 States

Rock Band Great White
Settles Over 2003 Station NightClub Fire

Sunwest Management Inc.
allegedly misled residents about staff and daily care.

Restaurant Staff
Win Lawsuit Suit Against Employer for Infiltrating their MySpace Forum