Senator Chuck Schumer: Hypocrite extraordinaire
Read about what Chuck Schumer said about EITs in 2004 versus what he’s saying now.
Souce close to Pelosi: She knew the US was waterboarding
Will the fit hit the shan now that it’s been confirmed that her denials about knowing that we were actively engaged in waterboarding were lies?
Yet another GOP warning the Democrats ignored
Turns out, the GOP’s warnings about the possible collapse of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – and our overall economy as a result – weren’t the only ones Democrats ignored during the Bush years. Take a look at this quote from Harry Reid back in 2005 (via MM):
Pete Hoekstra: Hearings on “who knew” might not be a bad idea
In light of the news this week of a report detailing how many times (40) select members of Congress – including Nancy Pelosi – had been briefed about the use of EITs, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee is suggesting that hearings might be in order:
Where’s the outrage over the “outrage” on Congressional knowledge of EITs?
Both Politico and ABC’s The Note have reported this week about a report prepared by the DNI’s office and submitted to the Senate Intelligence Committee that contains a chronology of Congressional briefings on the use of EITs (enhanced interrogation techniques). How many times were select members of Congress briefed?
First thoughts: Tom Ridge may run for Specter’s seat
The WaPo reports this morning that Tom Ridge is considering making a run for Arlen Specter’s seat: