DOJ Attorney Investigating Halliburton Stymied, Then Purged in 04? Waxman Subpoena Could Get Answers

[CorpGovActivist]

"At this time {July 2004}, Mr. Clark {then, Deputy Chief of the Fraud Section of the Criminal Division of the DOJ} informed me that his team of investigators had been stymied at almost every turn up until this point – hinting that the obstruction was coming from the Administration itself. He informed me that I was free to share the details of our conversation (and of the FBI activities resulting from those conversations) with anyone I chose – including, he said very pointedly, the media."

{...}

"It is noteworthy that soon after the general election in 2004, Peter Clark resigned from the Justice Department, and went into private practice. Since then, the investigation and enforcement activities appear to have languished. I surmise that Mr. Clark was worn out, after trying to butt heads with those above his pay grade: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=peter+clark+deputy+chief+fraud."

From my letter to Senators Byrd and Rockefeller, September 20, 2006, the full text of which is available at: http://www.halwhistleblowers.org.

See also: http://www.google.com/search?q=corpgovactivist+peter+clark+deputy+chief+had+expressed+frustrations+over+the+halliburton+case&hl=en&safe=off&filter=0

As Waxman and others look into the stories of DOJ career attorneys forced out, I hope they invite Mr. Clark to share his stories about the Halliburton Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation, and the "static" he received from his higher-ups.

- Dave

[babylonsister]

1. There's more than one way to get rid of people in their way. I am

so grateful to Waxman and his committee for pursuing this! And you, for helping them!

[CorpGovActivist]

2. The Larger Attorney Purge Breaking into MSM Now Lends Credence...

... to what Mr. Clark intimated.

- Dave

[sicksicksick_N_tired]

3. Impressive.

You're,...good,...really good. :applause:

[babylonsister]

5. Welcome to DU, sicksicksick_N_tired!

:hi:

[CorpGovActivist]

7. Just Psyched the Larger Purge Is Coming to Light Now...

... because it reignites the issue regarding Clark's efforts with Halliburton.

- Dave

[Canuckistanian]

10. Welcome to DU!

:hi:
:toast:

[MagickMuffin]

4. Waxman's plate is overflowing, ;=D

Big Fat :kick: and a Rec to boot.

I feel his pain, trying to condense ALL this crap into a comic is torturous.

Thanks for keeping us upto date on everything Helliburton...:hi:

[CorpGovActivist]

8. His Staff Can Handle It...

... they're tough and media-savvy.

: )

- Dave

[Canuckistanian]

11. I don't know how that man can do it all

But he's doing it!

Oh, and a big R from me as well.

[CorpGovActivist]

12. He Laid the Groundwork Early, and Toiled in Obscurity with Dedicated Staff...

... the fruit everyone is seeing now is the harvest of long labors.

- Dave

[Canuckistanian]

14. Randi Rhodes mentioned that the other day

When they were in the minority, they actually focussed their time on matters such as this. Quietly and in the background.

Because they knew they wouldn't have a chance at introducing bills or even amendments to Republican bills.

Time well spent, as they say.

[CorpGovActivist]

15. If You Look at the Investigations...

... you'll see plenty of items dating back 3+ years:

http://oversight.house.gov/investigations.asp

- Dave

[Canuckistanian]

16. Thanks!

And thanks for all you do.

You're a credit to all ... um, CorpGovActivists.

:toast:

[CorpGovActivist]

17. LOL...Is That Like Being...

... the last of the dodos?

:rofl:

Thanks!

- Dave

[lovuian]

6. ohhh its the Haliburton connection

Obstructive of Justice!!!

[CorpGovActivist]

9. Could Be a Blockbuster Revelation...

... and capture the American public's attention, given the high-profile Halliburton hightail to Dubai.

- Dave

[DemReadingDU]

13. WooHoo, Thanks Dave!

:woohoo:

[CorpGovActivist]

20. Only a Matter of Time...

... before the word got out.

- Dave

[Gwerlain]

18. I been watchin this...

for a long time. Hey, Dave, tell 'em about Duncan Hunter and the US Attorney for San Diego.

[CorpGovActivist]

19. Do You Mean Carol Lam?

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20070113/news_1m13lam.html

- Dave

[Joanne98]

21. OMG!