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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (337450)	1/3/2003 9:01:19 PM
From: J.B.C.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

I think he did but it went over your head. Jim

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (337450)	1/4/2003 12:13:59 AM
From: DavesM	Respond to of 769670

re:"Just one more point....Special prosecutors don't work for anyone" I believe the correct term is "Independent Counsel" :o) Further, I think the "Independent Counsel" was appointed by the AG (Attorney General). I believe that the AG can also fire the "Independent Counsel". The AG determines what the SP can investigate, (or sometimes what they can't). I believe, Independent Counsel Starr went to the AG (Janet Reno) and she authorized investigating the Monica Lewinsky. "The 1983 law reduced the overall number of individuals covered by the special prosecutor provisions...the Attorney General was given more latitude in calling for a special prosecutor. For example, the Attorney General was now charged with requesting a special prosecutor only when she or he found "reasonable grounds to believe that further investigation is warranted." In addition, the Attorney General was given more power to remove a rogue special prosecutor, needing only to demonstrate "good cause." Finally, in a symbolic way, the term "special prosecutor" was dropped in favor of the less prejudicial title "independent counsel." pbs.org "An independent counsel, if he comes upon information that he believes is related to his investigation, or if he believes it's entirely new, can go to the Justice Department. And if it's new information and a whole new matter, the Attorney General can file an application with the Special Division and expand your jurisdiction. Alternatively, she can refer it to you as a related matter." pbs.org