Kucinich Uses Resolution Of Inquiry

[donsu]

Dennis is always on the job, he earns his pay

http://www.commondreams.org/news2005/1020-03.htm

Kucinich Uses Resolution Of Inquiry To Demand Documents From White House Group That Developed Strategy To "Sell" War To The Public And Press
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) today introduced a Resolution of Inquiry to demand the White House turn over all white papers, minutes, notes, emails or other communications kept by the White House Iraq Group (WHIG).

"This group, comprised of the President and Vice President's top aides, was critical in selling the Administration's case for war," stated Kucinich. "We now know that the Administration hyped intelligence and misled the American public and Congress in their effort to 'sell' the war. After over 1,900 American troops have been killed in Iraq, it is long past time for this Congress to ask serious questions about WHIG and its role in the lead up to the war."

A Resolution of Inquiry is a rare House procedure used to obtain documents from the Executive Branch. Under House rules, Kucinich's resolution is referred to committee, and action must be taken in committee within 14 legislative days.

"For two-and-a-half years Congress has sat on the sidelines neglecting its oversight responsibility when it has come to Iraq," continued Kucinich. "We owe it to the American people to hold this Administration accountable and to find out the truth."
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[rosesaylavee]

1. Courage, tho art Dennis Kucinich!! n/t

[hippiechick]

2. Go, Dennis !

:applause:

[Metta]

3. Props for Dennis.

To go straight ahead while others around you are faltering, or something like that. Bravo. Long overdue. Plus, this sets the stage for Republicans to try to stop him which then becomes an election issue.

[stepnw1f]

4. THANK YOU!!!

Glad I voted for him. Pat on my back!

[FtWayneBlue]

5. Keep up the good work, Dennis, and

congrats on your recent marriage!

[Tom Rinaldo]

6. Great move by Dennis

This isn't a two bit piling on trying to embarrass Bush. This goes to the heart of undermining our Democracy by intentionally public lying on matters of the highest national importance. They will stone wall him I have no doubt, but thank you Dennis for forcing the cover up public.

[MuseRider]

7. As always

Dennis, you are the man. :applause:

Make people think about all of these things that have been far too long undercover. Every little bit adds up to a whole lot of crap. Keep it up.

Best vote I ever cast.

[lovuian]

8. Kucinich has been proven right!!! He stood up when the

crowd of Democrats herded with the Republicans!!!

He's the One who stood up and said NO!!!

[donsu]

10. so did NcKinney and the woman who ran for pres. (having a mental

moment and can't think of her name)

[donsu]

14. Braun her name is Braun

now, if only I spelled it right

[oxbow]

9. We should demand that people in the MSM cover this

It's about high time, and the public mood is definitely making it easier to bring up a story like this. mail to countdown, msnbc, cnn and the others!

[Lasher]

11. Atta boy, Kucinich!

Now Jay Rockefeller needs to start pushing for phase 2 of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence inquiry into the runup to the invasion of Iraq. Phase 1, which was completed last year, focused on the CIA, and specifically excluded the White House from any scrutiny. Republican Chairman Pat Roberts promised that phase 2 would be conducted after the 2004 election, and that it would investigate the behavior of the executive branch.

Jay objected to this whitewash, but was powerless to thwart the committee chair's actions. Not only is Roberts a cheat, he is also a liar. Despite his 2004 promise, he said this year that phase 2 would be a "waste of time".

[TroubleMan]

12. Recommended.

nt.

[peacebird]

13. Kucinich is a brave and honorable man.

Would that there were more like him in the halls of congress.
nominated.