House Democrats Raise New Criticism of Gonzales

It seemed to me that House Rethugs have decided to let Gonzo slide on the outrageous abuse of power that is the U.S. Attrorney firings scandal.

That would be a huge mistake.

House Democrats Raise New Criticism of Gonzales:

Washington - Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales endured new criticism on Capitol Hill today as House Democrats questioned his leadership of the Department of Justice and his personal candor.

Mr. Gonzales, appearing before the House Judiciary Committee, was questioned again about the dismissals of United States attorneys - amid a new assertion that, in effect, nine of them let go, rather than eight as previously reported - and about his awareness of what is going on in his huge department.

The session was in some ways reminiscent of Mr. Gonzales's appearance last month before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where Democrats and Republicans alike expressed exasperation with him, although he was bolstered today by some supportive words from Republicans.