House Records Sought in Doolittle Case

[Ghost in the Machine]

House Records Sought in Doolittle Case
Published: 10/26/07, 12:25 AM EDT
By ERICA WERNER

WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal grand jury investigating California GOP Rep. John Doolittle's ties to jailed lobbyist Jack Abramoff has subpoenaed the House official responsible for maintaining lawmakers' old e-mails and other records.

The subpoena from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia went to the House's chief administrative officer, Daniel P. Beard. He disclosed it in a notice read on the House floor Thursday evening, in accordance with House rules.

The notice that was read to lawmakers said only that Beard had been subpoenaed for unspecified documents and would determine his response consistent with House rules.

An official with knowledge of the situation said the subpoena pertained to the Doolittle investigation. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation.

Doolittle's attorney did not respond to a call for comment Thursday night, and a Justice Department spokesman did not reply to an e-mail.

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[alittlelark]

1. Doolittle is 3-5 years past his expiration date.

It's amazing he still has any support or credibility.

[MagickMuffin]

2. Tick Tick Tick, still waiting for the Feds to raid his office like they did Jefferson's

I find it very telling that of ALL the corrupt politicians, they go after the Black Democratic congressman and raid his office. Is it any wonder the GOP were REAL concerned about the raid? Sure wouldn't want that to happen to them.

I can't wait for Doolittle to go down. He is neck deep in corruption.

on edit: typo

[DemFemme]

3. Was it Charlie Brown who almost beat him last year?

I love news like this. :applause: