Things are heating up in the Justice Department investigation into the politicalization of their hiring process. A couple weeks ago I posted that a Justice Department report found laws had been broken by top aides of then Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Looks like there's some fire amid all the smoke:
The
Justice Department investigation into the firings of nine U.S.
attorneys has been extended to encompass allegations that senior White
House officials played a role in providing false and misleading
information to Congress, according to numerous sources involved in the
inquiry.
The widened scope raises the possibility that investigators will pursue
criminal charges against some administration officials, and recommend
appointment of a special prosecutor if there is evidence of criminal
misconduct.
People
close to the investigation say that the investigators' final report
will not only examine the reasons and circumstances behind the firings
of the nine U.S. attorneys, but efforts by senior Justice Department
and White House officials to mislead the public and Congress about the
firings:
"It will be as much about the cover up as about the firings," said one
former senior Justice Department interviewed at length because of his
personal role in the firings. This source believes the investigators
"are going to tell a narrative, and they have taken their investigation
right into the White House." (Link)
Is it possible a government official could be held accountable for lying to Congress and the American people?
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