Posted on 09/04/2007 4:35:49 PM PDT by SmithL
WASHINGTON, (AP) -- Two of GOP Rep. John Doolittle's top aides have been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury investigating ties between Doolittle, his wife and jailed lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
The grand jury subpoenas from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia were issued to Chief of Staff Ron Rogers and Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Blankenburg. They were announced on the House floor as Congress returned from its August recess Tuesday after the aides informed the House speaker about the subpoenas, as required under House rules.
Blankenburg and Rogers wrote in identical letters to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that they would consult with House counsel before deciding how to respond.
But Doolittle said in a statement that his aides would testify before the grand jury this week "with hopes of putting the matter to an end."
"I think everyone can agree that this issue needs closure," said Doolittle, R-Rocklin. "Three years seems like more than adequate time to determine the facts. I look forward to the truth finally being established and hope that we may have a resolution soon."
Rogers and Blankenburg did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment. Justice Department spokeswoman Jaclyn Lesch declined comment.
Blankenburg has worked for Doolittle since 2005 in Washington while Rogers, who's based in California, joined Doolittle's staff earlier this year.
Federal agents have also been in contact with several former Doolittle aides.
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Hillary took money from Abramoff too.
Shhhhhh! You’re too young for Arkancide.
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