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George Bush Pardons

Bush Denied Pardon Requests From George Ryan, Edwin Edwards, Randall ``Duke'' Cunningham, Mario Biaggi and Michael Milken

Tribune | Posted 02.27.2009 | Politics

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President George W. Bush, on his last full day in office, formally struck down the petitions for clemency of some high-profile politicians and busines...

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Cheney: "I Disagree With President Bush's Decision" On Libby

Stuart Whatley | Posted 02.22.2009 | Politics

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In an interview with his biographer Stephen Hayes, published by the Weekly Standard, former Vice President Cheney laments Bush's decision not to pardo...

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An Open Letter to George W. Bush

Gary S. Chafetz | Posted 02.19.2009 | Politics

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Gary S. Chafetz

After conducting an investigation, I concluded that Jack Abramoff did not defraud his tribal clients, did not bribe any elected or appointed federal officials, and did not corrupt the political process.

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10 Bush Pardons To Watch For

Politico | Posted 02.19.2009 | Politics

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George W. Bush has shown few signs he plans to indulge in a frenzy of last-minute pardons. As the clock ticks down on his presidency, George W. Bush ...

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Bush Pardons 19 More After Questioning

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics

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Think Progress reported Tuesday that a White House spokesman was disputing the notion that President George Bush would not issue a "batch of pardons" ...

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Alderman Seeks Bush Pardon For Colleague

AP | Posted 01.03.2009 | Chicago

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A Chicago politician is seeking a pardon for a colleague. Alderman Ed Smith says President Bush should pardon former Alderman Larry Bloom, the Chicag...

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President Bush Commutes John Forte's Sentence: A Close Friend is Coming Home

Camilla Field | Posted 12.27.2008 | Politics

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As I sit here still in shock that John will soon be home, I can't help but think about the thousands of individuals whose well deserving cases weren't considered for a pardon or commutation.

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Bush Administration: Torture Pardons "Unnecessary"

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 12.26.2008 | Politics

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The Wall Street Journal reports that the Bush administration isn't planning to pardon officials involved in torture -- because, they believe, memos le...

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Bush Pardons 14, Commutes 2 Prison Sentences

AP | DEB RIECHMANN | Posted 12.25.2008 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — President George W. Bush has granted pardons to 14 individuals and commuted the prison sentences of two others convicted of misdeed...

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An Effort in Congress Attempts to Block Any Bush Pardons of His Administration

David Latt | Posted 12.24.2008 | Politics

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As Arianna reported in her Sunday Roundup, many people are speculating whether or not President Bush will grant pardons to members of his administrati...

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Conrad Black Pursues Clemency From Bush As Way Out Of Jail

Globe and Mail | Sinclair Stewart and Paul Waldie | Posted 12.22.2008 | Media

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NEW YORK, TORONTO -- Conrad Black is pinning his hopes on clemency from U.S. President George W. Bush as a last-ditch effort to get out of jail early,...

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Feingold To Bush: Don't Abuse Pardon Power

Salon | Posted 12.21.2008 | Politics

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Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) calls on President Bush in a Salon article not to abuse his pardon power: A departing president probably can't help thinkin...

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DeLay's Lawyers Will Not Seek Pardon From Bush

The Hill | Alexander Bolton | Posted 07.30.2008 | Politics

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Tom DeLay's legal advisers are ruling out seeking a presidential pardon for the embattled former House majority leader. DeLay (R-Texas), who declined...

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