Chairman Conyers Issues Warning to AG About Subpoenas
May 14th, 2008 by Jesse LeeThis afternoon the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security held a hearing, “Allegations of Selective Prosecution Part II: The Erosion of Public Confidence in Our Federal Justice System.” During the hearing, Chairman John Conyers expressed his exasperation with the Justice Department’s responsiveness to a number of document requests:
Chairman Conyers: “Now this is directly to the Attorney General of the United States, whom I consider a friend of mine: you better get some documents answered fast, Mr. Attorney General, or you will be receiving a request from me to the Committee to issue a subpoeana in this regard. I am not going to be slow-walked through the November 4 elections as if I haven’t been here 42 solid years.” |