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I Beg Your Pardon

Michael Sigman | Posted 03.09.2009 | Politics

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Michael Sigman

What if Bush and company are held accountable for their grave offenses -- say, torture or the attorney general scandal?

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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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Bush's Final Press Conference

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Lest I be accused of "Bush Derangement Syndrome," I'm reproducing some of the most interesting answers Bush gave today, with a minimum of snarky commentary.

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From Guantanamo to Accountability and Beyond

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 01.17.2009 | Politics

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Arlene M. Roberts

President-elect Obama made known his intention to close the Guantanamo detention facility. The projected closure raises a plethora of issues.

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Why Rove Attacks Eric Holder: To Provide Cover for Bush's Pardons

Paul Abrams | Posted 01.14.2009 | Politics

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Paul Abrams

Karl Rove understands better than anyone that George Bush needs as much wiggle room as possible to provide the pardons he and scores of his rogue colleagues expect.

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President Bush, Pardon O.J. Simpson Now!

Lee Stranahan | Posted 01.05.2009 | Politics

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Lee Stranahan

President Bush, I realize that I may not have much pull with you right now but it seems that without Karl Rove around, you're kind of lost and sad. I ...

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Ex-WorldCom Chief Ebbers Seeks Clemency From Bush

Reuters | Martha Graybow and Randall Mikkelsen | Posted 01.03.2009 | Business

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Imprisoned former WorldCom Inc chief Bernard Ebbers has joined the list of high-profile corporate defendants petitioning for clemency in the final day...

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Pardon Me for Poaching?

Michael Markarian | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics

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Michael Markarian

Poaching is a national epidemic, and it's such a serious problem that it has forged alliances between hunting groups and animal advocates who are working together to catch poachers.

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Bush Facing Flood Of Pardon Requests

AP | LARA JAKES JORDAN | Posted 12.29.2008 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — Historically stingy with granting pardons, President George W. Bush is facing a flood of requests for get-out-of-jail cards or wipi...

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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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Jason Linkins

As Torture Scandal Looms, C.I.A. Wonders, "Pardon Me?"

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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As early as yesterday, White House Press Secretary Dana Perino was taking an official hard line on the issue of presidential pardons: "I have to give ...

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Hillary Clinton's Fundraising From People Bill Pardoned

ABC News | JAKE TAPPER | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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Three recipients of controversial 11th-hour pardons issued by former President Bill Clinton in January 2001 have donated thousands of dollars to the p...

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