[jazusamo]

Exactly, the House does not need the cooperation of DOJ or the DC DA. They have it within their power to act unilaterally under the inherent contempt process.

Thanks for posting this.

That's exactly what the House should do under this little used "inherent contempt" process. When I read earlier that she talked with executive branch investigators but took the 5th with oversight I about gagged. It may be technically legal but it sure as heck is morally right and this is what is wrong with government.

[jazusamo]

is = isn’t morally right

[smoothsailing]

My guess is Lerner’s lawyer Taylor is quietly behind the scenes trying to negotiate a deal with Issa. It sure looks like Lerner is on very shaky ground.

She clams up to Issa but sings like a canary to the DOJ? I don’t see how that peculiarity can go on unresolved and her invoking the 5th can be justified.

Issa keeps giving her more rope and DOJ is content to see her hang herself.

Inherent contempt is one way to bring this to a head, and I can’t imagine Lerner’s attorney wants to see that happen.