They are paid $40 a day, plus $4 for transportation. (Fitz GJ)

[hang a left]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/26/AR2005102600532_pf.html

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he grand jury, a group of onetime strangers from across the District, has spent two days a week for nearly 24 months in the cloistered, guarded room on the third floor of the U.S. District Courthouse. They have sifted through the day planners of White House aides and listened intently as the prosecutor grilled West Wing officials and reporters who relied on them as confidential sources. They are paid $40 a day, plus $4 for transportation.

Now they might be called upon to make decisions that could deal a crippling blow to the Bush White House and put top administration officials on trial.

There were 23 members at the start, committed for 18 months. Their term was extended in May for six months. At least six original jurors have been excused because of hardships their service created. Some were replaced with alternates.

Like the jury's forewoman, the majority are African American women who appear to be middle-age or older. The jury includes at least two black men, two older white women and three white men. One trim, agile retiree with white hair often entered the grand jury room with his bicycle helmet in hand.

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[opihimoimoi]

1. Fairness and Truth is in the AIR>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I love it...... :bounce:

[hang a left]

2. They are my heroes

[opihimoimoi]

7. Hey, Love that tune.....

Fairness and Truth were released last week. Last seen heading for StarBucks.

[tridim]

3. That gave me chills..

The jury is strait out of BushCo's worst nightmares. Do us proud fellow average Americans!

[MercutioATC]

4. I agree that it's a travesty...however,

some companies (including the federal government) pay you at your regular salary during jury duty...you just have to give up the $40/day in jury duty payments.

For some people, at least, there's no effect on their income.

[Justice Is Comin]

5. Somebody has got to be giving wrong information.

Kelli Arena of CNN said he has had this jury for the original 18 months, got an extension of six months and has another 6 months he could continue this grand jury or empanel another one.

Either Vandehei or Arena has to be wrong. Nothing like knowing the facts from our cracker jack media.

[lies and propaganda]

6. bet 40 bucks never felt so close to a million

like you won the damn lottery.

[hang a left]

8. .........

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9. ...........