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Rove Slapped With Another Subpoena

Conyers demands ex-Bush adviser talk about attorney firings

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(Newser) – House Judiciary Committee chair John Conyers subpoenaed Karl Rove today to testify about alleged politicization of the Justice Department, USA Today reports. Subpoenaed for the first time last Congress, Rove claimed executive privilege and refused to show. Conyers said that unlike former President Bush, President Obama does not support immunity for Rove, who must testify a week from today.

Conyers had previously subpoenaed other Bush aides over Justice Department conduct, such as the firing of US attorneys and prosecution of ex-Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman. "Change has come to Washington, and I hope Karl Rove is ready for it," said Conyers. "After two years of stonewalling, it’s time for him to talk."

In this July 14, 2005 file photo, President George W. Bush and his then-Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove are pictured leaving the White House in Washington.
In this July 14, 2005 file photo, President George W. Bush and his then-Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove are pictured leaving the White House in Washington.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., questions FBI Director Robert Mueller on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., questions FBI Director Robert Mueller on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
In this July 25, 2008 file photo, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, D-Mich., presides over a hearing of the committee on Capitol Hill in Washington.
In this July 25, 2008 file photo, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, D-Mich., presides over a hearing of the committee on Capitol Hill in Washington.   (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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Titled "Karl Rove, senior adviser to President George W. Bush, Washington, D.C.," this photo is part of an exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Copyright 2008 The Richard Avedon Foundation.   (AP Photo)
Republican strategist Karl Rove addresses delegates at the Republican state convention at the Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Rochester, Minn.
Republican strategist Karl Rove addresses delegates at the Republican state convention at the Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, May 31, 2008 in Rochester, Minn.   (AP Photo/The Star Tribune,Jennifer Simonson)
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Nwambe
Jan 26, 09 9:41 PM CST
Did you say the same about the Whitewater issue when Bush came to power, I wonder...
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grissell
Jan 27, 09 12:55 AM CST
I don't think you need another Corona, your double-vision is already ridiculous.
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Forderon
Jan 27, 09 10:12 AM CST
That first sentence is LOL. By the way, what's worse. Having a hand in politicizing the Justice Dept of the US or getting a BJ in the Oval Office? The Clinton trial was a witchhunt by the jealous far-right. This will be a completely legitimate trial for a crime against the PEOPLE of the US.
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jaguarj
Jan 27, 09 11:13 AM CST
You just described yourself King..BORING, SILLY AND CONFUSED!!!! Rave on...what are you doing now that you lost your job as a WH GO-FER?
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Doctor_Zaius
Jan 26, 09 6:48 PM CST
Dodge this one dirtbag. I would love to see you in a burnt orange jump suit. Maybe they will let Jeff Gannon visit you in the slammer....but you should be getting all the action you need there. Reply
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