Conyers Presses Gonzales on Blocking Probe

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Following up on National Journal‘s story earlier today, House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) sent a letter (pdf) to Alberto Gonzales asking him to respond to the story’s allegation:

“It would be an extraordinary abuse of authority if you advised the President on this matter after learning that your own conduct was to be investigated… The decision by the President to shut down the OPR investigation by denying security clearances to key Department personnel was itself extremely unusual, controversial and, in our view, improper. But the issue of your role in advising the President on this question raises what may be even more serious concerns.”

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