Word: leakings
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Although I. Lewis (Scooter) Libby pleaded not guilty in the CIA leak scandal last week--and brought on a legal team that specializes in winning high-profile public-integrity cases--the talk in Washington is already whether George W. Bush might pardon the Vice President's former chief of staff if he is convicted of perjury, obstruction of justice or other charges. Republicans involved in the case say the scenario most conducive to a pardon would be a guilty plea by Libby to head off a messy trial in which Dick Cheney's testimony might be sought...
...reasons they will give for the departure of the man President George W. Bush dubbed the architect. A Roveless Bush seemed unthinkable just a few months ago. But that has changed as the President's senior adviser and deputy chief of staff remains embroiled in the CIA leak scandal...
...description.Final Score: South Carolina 17, Arkansas 14Vanderbilt (+19.5) at FloridaThere are some serious things wrong with this Florida offense.After jumping out to a 14-0 lead over Georgia, the Gators proceeded to score zero points the rest of the way, but held on for the 14-10 win.Quarterback Chris Leak still looks uncomfortable, the offensive line is still getting manhandled, and the wide receivers haven’t been explosive enough to take any of the pressure off.Florida will handle an overrated Commodore squad with ease, but a 20-point margin might be a bit much to expect.Final Score: Florida...
...came into Mar Del Plata, Argentina. The plane shook violently as we approached this coastal city that will host the Summit of the Americas, where President Bush faces a difficult time in discussions with Latin American heads of state. He's still being dogged by questions about the CIA leak investigation, while his domestic poll numbers continue to fall. And the outlook for the administration on the substance of this summit is less optimistic than in previous meetings of the leaders of the Western Hemisphere...
...judicial system. The recent indictment of I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby is further evidence of the soundness of the legal process.Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney’s top aide, resigned Friday after a federal grand jury indicted him on five charges related to the leaked identity of CIA Agent Valerie Plame. The charges include one count of obstruction of justice, two counts of perjury, and two counts of making false statements. The indictment comes soon after the arrest of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who was charged with conspiracy to violate state election laws...