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anigbrowl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-07-08 07:01 PM
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Pardon me...
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-03-06-clinton-library-foia_N.htm

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LITTLE ROCK — Federal archivists at the Clinton Presidential Library are blocking the release of hundreds of pages of White House papers on pardons that the former president approved, including clemency for fugitive commodities trader Marc Rich.

The archivists' decision, based on guidance provided by Bill Clinton that restricts the disclosure of advice he received from aides, prevents public scrutiny of documents that would shed light on how he decided which pardons to approve from among hundreds of requests.

Clinton's legal agent declined the option of reviewing and releasing the documents that were withheld, said the archivists, who work for the federal government, not the Clintons.
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I thought Hillary said she was 'doing everything she can' to get this stuff released?
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casus belli Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-07-08 07:03 PM
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1. "Soultions, not speeches" in action. Watch out folks. :P n/t
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Texas Hill Country Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-07-08 07:03 PM
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2. Bill gives "guidance"... Not Rules. The archivists work for Fed Govt, not Clintons.
Edited on Fri Mar-07-08 07:03 PM by Texas Hill Country
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