Turn of the screw? Or just plain screwed?
This just out from Rep. Ney’s office …
I wanted to tell you directly that this week the Department of Justice asked the Congressman’s office to provide documents related to the government’s investigation of Jack Abramoff. Consistent with the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Congressman has informed the Speaker of this request and this request will be handled consistent with House Rules.
The Congressman has not been notified that he is the target of an investigation and we do not believe that there would be any grounds to do so. There have been a litany of unfounded allegations made against the Congressman by the Washington media in recent months and he looks forward to addressing them as thoroughly and expeditiously as possible with the appropriate entities looking into the Abramoff matter.
Congressman Ney has made the following statement regarding this matter: “As I have said repeatedly, we will cooperate fully with any inquiry. I voluntarily provided information to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee last year and I have offered to make myself available to meet with the House Ethics Committee. I believe, however, that although the government’s investigation of Mr. Abramoff has been well-publicized through other sources, it is inappropriate for my office to comment in any detail about an ongoing investigation.”
Can you say ‘subpoenaed’? Apparently Ney’s press secretary can’t.
Here’s what The Hill and Roll Call (sub.req.) have to say about Ney getting subpoenaed.
