"Feds take aim at government corruption" all over MSM...leaked by DOJ off.

[EMunster]

...why? Do a google news search on this headline and you'll see this is the meme of the day. I think DOJ is clearly trying to reframe "The FBI is doing nothing" charge coming from Conyers and around the country with this "story".

By Lolita C. Baldor
ASSOCIATED PRESS

9:54 a.m. December 24, 2004

WASHINGTON – Former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland's guilty plea Thursday to a felony charge makes him only the latest in what is a steadily growing number of federal corruption prosecutions focusing on government officials.

Although totals have not yet been released, the number of such cases pursued by federal authorities has grown by as much as 15 percent over the last four years, according to a Justice Department official, who spoke on condition of anonymity...

(SNIP -- after taking a swipe at Clinton, again, she then tucks this in)

In response, a number of U.S. attorneys nationwide have set up special units to target corrupt politicians, focusing on election violations and campaign finance investigations.

And that's it.

the ap story:
http://news4colorado.com/topstories/topstories_story_359140317.html

[IndyOp]

1. Uh huh, right...

"The increase, said the official, reflects the high priority placed on public corruption cases rather than a sudden spike in the number of dishonest politicians."

Nothing different in this administration than in those others, no sir. That's why we now have legislation that makes it possible for felon DeLay to remain in his powerful position.

:grr: