Senate Democrats Say Unreleased Documents Could Spell Difficulty for Rober

[Judi Lynn]

Senate Democrats Say Unreleased Documents Could Spell Difficulty for Roberts
Jesse J. Holland
The Associated Press
08-31-2005


Senate Democrats said that Tuesday's discovery of some unreleased documents from Supreme Court nominee John Roberts could make things tougher for him at his confirmation hearings next week.

"If these documents reveal significant information about Judge Roberts' views and we are not getting them until the eve of the hearings, there could well be a need for additional time to question the nominee," said Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., a member of the Judiciary Committee.

The National Archives announced on Tuesday that the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., had discovered a "large volume" of unreviewed and unreleased Roberts documents that were filed under a code instead of under Roberts' name. Additional employees from the Archives have been sent to the Reagan library to review the documents to determine what or how much can be released, officials said.
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http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1125392715212

[ck4829]

1. I'd say this calls for a... (drumroll please) FILIBUSTER

This is Bush's Filegate.

[Gloria]

2. They better do something...this guy isn't any judge, he's a political

operative in judge's robes. To just let him go by would be proof that Democrats are wimps and aren't willing to fight for the people of this country. They better go after this guy.

[OKthatsIT]

3. what if Bush wants to add amendment to federal budget

and the Senators have to filibuster Robertson...would the Dem Senators be accused of obstruction of aid?

[ngGale]

4. How does Roberts feel about ...

"Imminent Domain?" That's the question they need to ask. Haven't heard a peep about that one.

[Moderator]

5. kick

[struggle4progress]

9. kick

:kick:

[sybylla]

New Cache of Roberts Documents Found

http://us.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/08/31/roberts.documents.ap/index.html

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democrats said that Tuesday's discovery of some unreleased documents from Supreme Court nominee John Roberts could make things tougher for him at his confirmation hearings next week.

"If these documents reveal significant information about Judge Roberts' views and we are not getting them until the eve of the hearings, there could well be a need for additional time to question the nominee," said Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, a member of the Judiciary Committee.

The National Archives announced on Tuesday that the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., had discovered a "large volume" of unreviewed and unreleased Roberts documents that were filed under a code instead of under Roberts' name. Additional employees from the Archives have been sent to the Reagan library to review the documents to determine what or how much can be released, officials said.

Roberts' confirmation hearing will begin next Tuesday.

***snip***

A little more good news for such a bleak humpday.

[texpatriot2004]

6. A big thank you to the person or to the people who had the idea

to use a code instead of a name. Files with names seem to get misplaced alot when the Republicans handle them. I think saving a set of files using the code should become part of the archive process. How brilliant! Thanks for this good news.

[Toots]

7. "large volume" of unreviewed and unreleased Roberts documents

Does that statement mean the Whitehouse did not review these documents?

[Mr_Spock]

8. THOSE STUPID LYING MOTHERFUCKERS :(

They should NOT approve this cocksucker if he has SO MUCH to hide and if people are acting FUCKING STUPID like we are IDIOTS or something. Filed wrong my fucking ASS!!!

Have I ever told you how much I hate these bastards?