Issa declines investigation into News Corp. phone hacking
source: http://www.rawstory.com/rawreplay/2011/09/issa-declines-investigation-into-news-corp-phone-h...
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By Andrew Jones
Categories: Featured, Nation
For a congressman who isn’t afraid to start up an investigation, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) sure was cautious when the idea of probing into News Corporation was presented to him.
The House Oversight committee chairman appeared on Fox News Tuesday evening and declined to investigate the Murdoch corporation. News Corp. is facing allegations of whether the company broke the Foreign Corrupt Practices Law and hacked into the phones of 9/11 victims.
Oversight committee ranking member Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) and other members of his panel called on Issa to probe News Corp earlier in the week. But the California Republican seemed disinterested in fulfilling their hopes.
“This is being looked at by the Justice Department,” Issa said to anchor Bret Baier, who the congressman praised for asking the question about his employers. “This is being looked at by the Senate, and we’re keeping and eye on it. But at the same time, this is a story about a unit in another country. And we want to make sure we don’t enter the ground that is most inappropriate for us, which is we don’t start picking on media whether they’re the left or the right just because we can.”
Issa’s decision to “not pick on the media” contrasts with his to demand a retraction from the New York Times reporting on his conflict of interests in late August. And when interviewed last year by Think Progress, Issa stated that he trusts News. Corp because he “personally knows Rupert Murdoch.”
http://www.rawstory.com/rawreplay/2011/09/issa-declines-investigation-into-news-...
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Conniepae
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Is this another case of someone's words not intended to be factual'? Fear of appearing to be picking on media is not justification for lack of oversight. Investigating crimes is not picking on the possible criminals. It's what he and his committee are supposed to do.
What is he saying? Picking on media? Don't let any of them commit crimes. The fact that he turns a blinds eye to distorted facts spun as news, is astounding. But, turning a blinds eye to corruption and the 'real' crime of breaking the Foreign Corrupt Practices Law is an "Assault on Reason" and US.
IMHO we should not move along to the 'real' wrongs any longer. Shame on Congressman Issa! It's his job to provide oversight and hold people accountable, when they do wrong. If he can't do the job, he should resign and let someone else do that job.
In his position, Justice isn't an option! It's a 'requirement'!
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Conniepae
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DDJohnAdams
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Conniepae:
Can you name some cases Issa has been working on?
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DDJohnAdams
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Conniepae
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DDJohnAdams:
Well actually, no I can't, I think he should resign.
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Conniepae
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DDJohnAdams
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Conniepae:
Then you don't know about all the corruption he's been going after.
Take the blinders off. There's a case that pundits call much more damaging than Watergate (ever heard of that?). It's called Fast and Furious and American Border patrol agents and Mexican nationals are dying because of it. White House turning in completely redacted documents months after their request.
Redacted means blacked out.
Oh and I've been busy at attackwatch.com reporting all those "false" attacks about Obama!
Ya right but the twitter is too fun! - 8 months ago
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DDJohnAdams
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Conniepae:
And here's more - It's a Culture of Corruption now:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/09/15/lightsquared-did-white-house-pr... - 8 months ago
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DDJohnAdams
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Conniepae
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DDJohnAdams:
What does this have to do with his ability to investigate News Corp? Does he need more help? More than one investigation can go on at one time. I never suggested not to investigate other crimes.
You throwing stones does not lessen what I said about News Corp and the false 'don't wanna pick on the media' comment.
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Conniepae
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Conniepae
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DDJohnAdams:
I don't tweet, so that comment is just throwing stones.
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Conniepae
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Fishinflick
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Too busy fabricating the new red scare inspired by Blahmin the queen of the blank stare. An investigation should be launched into how well he knows Dupert Warloch and why he "trusts" him... How much does "trust" cost these days?
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Fishinflick
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WNYmathGuy
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Issa is smarmy and chill at the same time! Very professional and subtle way to be evil.
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WNYmathGuy
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savvy7
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WNYmathGuy:
* " Issa is smarmy and chill at the same time! Very professional and subtle way to be evil."
Only if you like snakes.
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savvy7
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DDJohnAdams
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WNYmathGuy:
No words, just no words!
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DDJohnAdams
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nardo1224
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Only a deaf, dumb, & blind man would not have seen this coming.
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nardo1224
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DDJohnAdams
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How about Fast & Furious? Gun Walker?
Solyndra? GE? Too much too watch. - 8 months ago
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DDJohnAdams
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rossmick
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Follow the money.
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rossmick
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DDJohnAdams
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rossmick:
You betcha - that's why billions are going to " green jobs companies" (then they close their doors) and billions in pipeline to be doled out to more doomed green companies. That's our tax dollars. Obama administration is Bushes on steroids when it comes to crony capitalism. Whether you want to see it or not!
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DDJohnAdams
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DDJohnAdams
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http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/green-subs...
Green subsidies = Corruption - 8 months ago
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Joeydee44
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DDJohnAdams:
Broad generalizations = deception.
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faye59
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DDJohnAdams:
The company probably got shafted by the energy companies or their lobbyists. That's the only way they can continue screwing their customers.Last I checked, Presidents don't sign contracts or loans.
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faye59
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faye59
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Joeydee44:
,,,,and wishful thinking.
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faye59
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DDJohnAdams
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faye59:
Really, really?
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DDJohnAdams
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lazloman
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Yeah well, what do you expect.
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lazloman
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lazloman:
I expected justice lazloman, how bout you???
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yeswecanjane
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Here is a fun investigation:) Former TOP aide to Gov. Walker had her home raided by the FBI!!!:) Enjoy http://www.wbay.com/story/15464548/2011/09/14/fbi-police-raid-home-of-former-aid...
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yeswecanjane
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kvb1
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Follow the money. He personally know Murdoch, so how much money has Rupert and his clan, along with the rest of FOX contributed to his campaigns and PACs?
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kvb1
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Joeydee44
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"Issa joke!"
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DDJohnAdams
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Joeydee44:
The only real investigator into corruption in the government and you are making fun of him? Oh ya, corruption is only on the Republican side and you just ignore it when it's on steroids in this administration! It's billions and billions and Pandora's box was finally opened by ABC. Finally! FINALLY!
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DDJohnAdams
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artemis6
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Coward .
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artemis6
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Milieu
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Quite simply, he doesn't have Murdoch's permission to investigate. Issa's a good Conservative; he follows orders.
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Milieu
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EdJoyProductions
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The same thing if it was MSNBC?! Really?! More like asking for the heads of every MSNBC host on stakes to put on Rupert Murdoch's wall. Issa is such a scum sucking liar and corporate whore.
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cherry5000
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issa is not going to investigate newscorp, because he is rupert murdoch bitch.
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cherry5000:
Indeed... =)
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DavidYates
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Well, the guy isn't going to be congressman forever. He has to keep his options open. You can't bite the hand that feeds you and expect to be taken in when your job serving the people (sounds like a cookbook I've heard of) is done.
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DavidYates:
I am sure he will have no problem getting on with a Lobbyist firm... There oughta be a Law that once these clowns are out, they are totally out...
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KB723:
Lobbyists were and are mostly Democrats.
Democrat Party is the party of attorneys - that's why we cannot get tort reform.
Republican Party is the party of businessman. Oh no Mr. Bill! Business! - 8 months ago
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Rudeboy84
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We never go after the media he says!! What the hell was all those confiscating of cameras and recording materials at Town Halls then? I wish I could meet a TEA party Republican in office so he can know what a true American thinks of their dumbasses.
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Rudeboy84:
The Law seems to not apply to them...
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faye59
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He's following the work ethic of his leaders.
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faye59:
Perhaps... And as I have always said: "The speed of the team is the speed of the leader, so If that team Sucks, perhaps it's time to take a look at the leader"
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VoyagerFilms
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He's corrupt!
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VoyagerFilms:
That's what folks keep saying... I really need to look into this fella...
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RevKen
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Congressman Issa is a coward and a crook. He has been investigated for car theft and arson and beat the rap. He has no business being in charge of investigating anything more than who passed gas in the room.
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RevKen:
LOL!!!! I never knew of these charges against him, perhaps that would make a good article...
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KB723:
I read about it three or four months ago. I am sure if you Google it something will pop up. It is a fascinating story.
I understand voting for someone and finding out they are a crook but voting for a known crook and hoping he doesn't rip off the taxpayers, who does that? Oh that's right the Florida voters that voted for Gov Scott.
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RevKen
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RevKen:
What's the word on Scott??? When can you folks vote him out??? I will do some looking around, Thanks RevKen... =)
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KB723:
The word is not good. We have no way to recall a Gov. in Florida and he just keeps making life worse for working class Floridians every day.
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RevKen:
Man that's a Drag... How much longer before you folks can vote him out???
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OlBlue
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He will have to look into it once the Rolling Stone reporters start turning over the rocks and reporting on what crawls out.
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OlBlue:
I agree, where has Matt Taibbi been lately???
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OlBlue
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KB723:
Turning over rocks.
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OlBlue:
I am glad to hear that, he does an outstanding job doing so...
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OlBlue:
The DOJ already opened an investigation. We can only hope.
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Issa has ALWAYS been a COWARD and a Crony Capitalist
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ACSUS:
I never knew that either, Thanks... =)
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GRC54
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Once more we have a Rethuglican who can stand up for a stand up crook and liar. The Rethuglican party is getting beyond sickning. They are all disgusting.
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GRC54
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GRC54:
Bizarro World...
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He's under investigation for profiteering!
"Darrell Issa Hit With Ethics Complaint By Liberal Advocacy Group"
The Hill:
A liberal advocacy group is filing an ethics complaint against Rep. Darrell Issa, alleging that the California Republican has repeatedly used his public office for personal gain.
The group, American Family Voices, is planning to file the complaint with the House Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) on Tuesday.
Read the whole story: The Hill @ http://thehill.com/homenews/house/181071-rep-issa-hit-with-ethics-allegations
Go get 'em, tiger!
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Buckeye_Bill:
I guess we will see what comes of this...
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ampersand
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Issa is a former car thief and fraudster who never really left the fraudster behind.
He fits perfectly into the game of Rethuglican power politics. - 9 months ago
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ampersand:
Was he dating Ariana Huffington???
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KB723:
Wouldn't be at all surprised--shark meets barracuda--the aquatic match up of the year...
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ampersand:
I think they were about a month before she sold HP....
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Issa declines investigation into News Corp. phone hacking
And when interviewed last year by Think Progress, Issa stated that he trusts News. Corp because he “personally knows Rupert Murdoch.”
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