It’s official. The first subpoena has been issued.
The Senate has issued a last chance threat as well. Subpoenas from Senate Judiciary next, according to this letter which is also signed by saboteur Specter. Gonzales is scheduled to testify in one week. Here’s a quote from the Conyers subpoena:
The Department is currently withholding significant information concerning U.S. Attorneys who were considered for termnation but were ultimately retained, and concerning individuals considered as replacement candidates. This information is clearly relevant to our inquiry into indications that U.S. Attorneys and candidates may have been evaluated based on improper considerations, including their willinginess to make decisions as to prosecution of public corruption cases based on whether it helped, or hurt, partisan political objectives.
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