Government - March 2007

There is eery similarity (and this is meant in a very objective, non-political tone) to the watergate showdown and the showdown between Bush and Congress. I thought that the Supreme Court's ruling in watergate over the tapes limited executive privilege to matters of national security and a few other very selective instances. In any event, the court can review documents in camera (in secret out of public view) to determine the adequacy of any such claim. But in matters of wrongdoing or fraud, the presidential privilege doesn't apply, I thought. Does the administration have a legal leg to stand on here in light of that ruling? I would think that it would be required to abide by a congressional subpoena, per the Watergate ruling. Can anyone offer any meaningful insights?

2007-03-21 03:05:32 · 6 answers · asked by bcdribbz 2

2007-03-21 03:05:03 · 2 answers · asked by curious K 3

we need to know how much stamps cost way back when from 1979 10 2006 please answer a.s.a.p. ?!?

2007-03-21 03:03:09 · 2 answers · asked by Rebecca 1

Al Gore recently gave a speech to a group of scientist. He stated that in 34 yrs all of the Arctic ice would be melted and that the oceans water level would rise 20 ft. after the speech every scientist there said that this was a lot of BS.

2007-03-21 02:56:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

do more to prevent 9/11?

2007-03-21 02:46:42 · 10 answers · asked by Conqi 5

He is 83 years old and he has ruled for over 25 years. Why is he not tired of the job?

2007-03-21 02:44:50 · 5 answers · asked by Shit Ban 1

It has been reported that the minimum wage will effectively be raised to £7.70 per hour.
What do they mean by 'effectively' does this mean that it will not actually be £7.70? what will it be?

Thank you,

2007-03-21 02:42:50 · 9 answers · asked by cathandmike 2

2007-03-21 02:42:38 · 3 answers · asked by ljmuller 1

I watched a movie about it in youtube last night

2007-03-21 02:24:36 · 23 answers · asked by allende8317 2

2007-03-21 01:58:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-21 01:54:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

No matter how he will try to tell us he is giving US money in OUR pockets you know damned well he will be taking at least twice as much from us in HIS pocket......He always does, doesn't he??

2007-03-21 01:52:07 · 16 answers · asked by kbw 4

2007-03-21 01:28:53 · 3 answers · asked by Cool Guy 2

THIS IS A CAUSE WELL WORTH SUPPORTING; PLEASE VOTE IT TAKES ONLY ONE PUSH OF A BUTTON FOR A WHOLE DAY OFF WORK!!

We have a real chance to make April 23rd, our nations day a bank holiday. If you are in agreement then please vote and also please send this to as many people as possible as it's all about numbers .

There is a chance the public can make St Georges Day a public holiday (After this year) Click on the link below to vote, the site needs at least 500,000 votes for the government to take it seriously and give us another holiday, and I know you are up for that!

http://www.stgeorgesday.com/voting.asp

forward on to your mates…

2007-03-21 00:40:42 · 6 answers · asked by darren p 2

What do you think of my idea. It could change this country.

I've been working inside the military (as a contractor) for many months. Most people I meet are good, well meaning people, but no one is incented to spend less money. In fact they are rewared for getting more money for their area.

I've seen great people doing great things for efficiency but it never goes back to the taxpayer. Why? No one is incented to do so. It is a culture of islands of power which protect their turf and build their budget. Dont get me wrong, they do a good job but no one worries about spending.

Why not pay some of these higher level people to benefit if the cut fat....and fat there is. You would not believe. Well meaning people need some reason to change. Lets pay the top civilian leaders (SES level) like CEOs. So what if they make $10M a year if they save us $10B.

Would you support paying cost cutting civil servants really big money if they deliver savings to us?

2007-03-20 23:32:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

why is it that the council never gets things done properly the first time round? plus they never seem to listen what the community REALLY needs? do we as members of the public have a proper say anymore and can we SACK them?

2007-03-20 23:31:10 · 9 answers · asked by bluecow 5

Why does not American's view these deaths as mass murder or genocide is caused directly by the policies of their government and put a stop to this war? and what if it were 150,000 dead white american babies who were killed by Iraqi's after all Slobodan Molocovic, Saddam and his so-called Henchmen were put on trail and hung for war crimes, why not Rumsfeld and George Bush, after all does not the buck stop at the top

2007-03-20 22:15:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do Americans believe that so-called Terrorist's or resistance fighters, will be able to take a commercial plane or holiday cruise ship to America if they leave Iraq. Even Americans fought against British occupation, with violence murder, decapitations, kidnappings and mass murder?

2007-03-20 22:01:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you believe that Americas war in Iraq and eventual attack of Iran is only leading to more state sponsored terrorism?

2007-03-20 21:56:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-20 21:53:40 · 4 answers · asked by skfrpfks92 1

2007-03-20 21:46:15 · 6 answers · asked by skfrpfks92 1

2007-03-20 21:45:20 · 4 answers · asked by skfrpfks92 1

2007-03-20 21:39:27 · 2 answers · asked by skfrpfks92 1

With the waning of America’s global influence and its eventual economic collapse due primarily to its disastrous foreign policies and racist warmongering misadventures do you believe
China and India will serve as better stewards of global political corrections than America has been/

2007-03-20 21:36:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The President of the Maldives since 1978.

2007-03-20 21:27:39 · 2 answers · asked by lathif7681 1

that is can our politics will be changed r not.
what is the best way for changing the politics.
is teenagers required.

2007-03-20 21:12:41 · 5 answers · asked by anil k 1

Friends... We all know that the major resources in India is the Man-Power which is far more superior than any other in the world... But still we are in the developing country list only... Can we do something to bring a change...? Suggest some good ideas please...

2007-03-20 20:56:12 · 1 answers · asked by kathir 1

2007-03-20 20:46:41 · 6 answers · asked by ★N O O T★ 1

though he has the functional literacy of a post-lobotomy patient with a severe learning disability?
Should a man unable to pronouce two-syllable words in his own language have control over 'nukuler' weapons?
Is it true encephalitis-affected retarded chimpanzees have even successfully negotiated 'new-clear'?

2007-03-20 20:41:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

No more time wasting on the hill. No more bashing. No more witch hunts. Do your jobs or resign!

2007-03-20 18:49:05 · 6 answers · asked by john s 1