Kucinich introduces Resolution of Inquiry to demand documents from WHIG

[Marleyb]

Kucinich Uses House Procedure To Demand Documents From White House Iraq Group

Kucinich Uses Resolution Of Inquiry To Demand Documents From White House Group That Developed Strategy To “Sell” War To The Public And Press

Washington, Oct 20 - 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.”
http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=35791

[malaise]

1. Shredders must be working overtime

as I type.

[jazzjunkysue]

2. I'm singin' "hail to the Thief!!!!!" Yessssssssss!

“We owe it to the American people to hold this Administration accountable and to find out the truth.”

Popcorn, please.

[indepat]

3. The 'Puke House will get right on this

[Supersedeas]

32. and the Corporate Media will be highlighting the necessity of..the weather

[jimshoes]

4. Way to go

Dennis! Hope he gets some f'n support, cuz this country is being run by criminals and con men.

[HereSince1628]

5. I like Kucinich but this is not the time for this.

It won't happen because of executive privilege but...

If congress gets involved it will become a mechanism to call witnesses who will get immunity in exchange for testimony. Justice won't be served if that happens.

I think we can all wait another week to see if there will be any indictments. If there are, these hearings aren't needed. If there are no indictments then dems might try to push for hearings.

[tk2kewl]

10. Just turning up the heat... that is all. Make the WH say no.

It can only make things worse for the WH.

[Tigress DEM]

26. But even those getting immunity would be frying "bigger fish" ?

I think the attack them from all sides approach is good. This is a concentrated effort from the DEMs everywhere.

George Miller in CA is pulling out a dusty law and challenging the dismantling of the law that is keeping locals in LA from being paid the prevailing wage for rebuilding after Katrina.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

As reported on Air America Mike Malloy's show tonight... Cynthia McKinney asking Chertof about FEMA's blocking of aid in case after case... then bringing up nursing home owners that have been charged in the death of 30+ people in their care... "Why shouldn't YOU be arrested for negligent homicide?" I am not sure, but I think it was some formal hearing, it goes on the permanent record if it was.

[katinmn]

6. All right, Dennis!!

The Repubs will do what they can to prevent the inquiry, but it was an excellent move.

And yes, the Congress has neglected its oversight reponsibility.

Thank you.

[LoKnLoD]

7. Did John Conyers

try this a few months ago to no effect.

[Tigress DEM]

27. Would not surprise me. JC has been blazing the DEM trail for a minute.

Would love to see John Conyers picked up as a VP on any good DEM ticket. I'd just like to see him shackle up those Senators and make them sit down and vote on the issues.

[Marleyb]

35. Conyers gathered signatures

after the downing street memo came to the public's attention, pages and pages of signatures were delivered to the White House. He organized the downing street memo hearing with Cindy Sheehan, Rep Hinchey, Ray McGovern etc. but then nothing happened after that. It was Barbara Lee that finally introduced a Resolution of Inquiry but it was right before the August break. Everyone forgot about it, when congress came back in session it was voted down in committee I think.

Dennis needs us get behind him in support on this, and the timing couldn't be better. If we can get these documents released, the whole cabal should come down. It's about time too, I am damn sick of the evil bastards running our once great nation.

[jazzjunkysue]

8. His number is [phone] . Call and thank him. I just did. She was nice

This is the democrats finally doing their jobs. The woman on the phone thought I was great. Call and thank him. I guess he's thinking of making a run for the white house. Wish I could vote for him in congress.

Call now!
Yesssss!

[Rainbowreflect]

9. I love you Dennis.

[GreenPartyVoter]

33. Me too! :^D

[blm]

11. Republican Congress is complicit in covering up for BushInc.

.

[CountAllVotes]

12. Thank you Congressman Kucinich!

Thank you and :loveya: for your efforts!

:kick:

[goodhue]

13. Way to go Dennis!

http://www.kucinich.us/

[trof]

14. WHIG could be this bunch's "plumbers".

Shades of Watergate.

[Tigress DEM]

28. plumber's crack. ewwww.

nasty stuff down there.

[leesa]

15. I just LOVE Dennis K. The only time in my life I voted my conscience

was voting for him in the 2004 primary

[Armstead]

16. Kudos to Kucinich

Would be great to see a whole lot of Democreats follow suit with this

[newscott]

17. Here it comes!!!! Drip, drip, drip.....

Keep em coming Dennis, we got your back.

[zulchzulu]

18. Thanks Dennis!

The more, the merrier...

[bleever]

19. Turn it up. Kucinich. Nadler. Conyers. Boxer.

Bring it on.

:thumbsup:

[jarnocan]

21. Could we write/CALL

our congress folks and ASK them to support this??? toll free#s still work

[file83]

20. And in other news: Fellows paper shredder sales spiked this week...

[Independent_Liberal]

22. Thank you Dennis!

You are a hero.

[Independent_Liberal]

23. I wish the Democrats would say to the Republicans...

"Why do you keep blocking these inquiries? What are you hiding?"

Don't you guys think they should say that?

[GetTheRightVote]

24. Thank you for the posting, I have left a message with him.

I hope more will join me in it, it is the time to put their feet to the fire for all they have done to us behind their lies. God help their souls.

:kick:

[Tigress DEM]

25. Welcome to DU!

Wow! The rethugs missed disabling a few laws and the DEMS are FINDING THEM! :rofl:

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[FreedomAngel82]

29. Good!

Go Kucinich!

[burrowowl]

30. Go Dennis!

And get ALL the Dems on the band wagon and who knows a few Repukes running scared.

[mzmolly]

31. !

[bee]

34. YES! Exactly! Finally! Thank you Dennis!

I hate that only constituents can email congress. ohhh I could just kiss him for this! mmmuah! :bounce:

[goodhue]

36. kick