Dems seek criminal probe of Bush 'abuses'
WASHINGTON (AP) - January 13, 2009 In a report, the Democratic staff of the House Judiciary
Committee is asking the incoming Obama administration to launch a
criminal investigation to find out.
It also calls for a Sept. 11-style commission with subpoena
power to gather facts and make recommendations on preventing misuse
of power.
The report covers a number of policies that Democrats have
protested for some time, including interrogation of foreign
detainees, warrantless wiretaps and political dismissals of U.S.
attorneys.
President-elect Barack Obama has been more cautious on the issue
and hasn't endorsed such a recommendation. The White House hasn't
commented on the report.
