House Cites 2 Bush Aides for Contempt


	House Cites 2 Bush Aides for Contempt

schreibe

2-14-2008 7:20 PM

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schreibe says:

It's about time!

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2-14-2008 7:48 PM

BartendingBear

It's about DAMN time!

2-14-2008 7:52 PM

ratilfar

And the Republicans walked out! I guess the law is to much for the Law & Order party!

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