‘Truth commission’ could spark more partisanship

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A Democratic-proposed "truth commission" being sought by Senator Patrick Leahy and other Democrats to investigate the Bush administration is generating more partisanship.

Republicans are almost universally opposed, and President Barack Obama doesn’t appear to be enthralled with the idea either, saying at his first prime-time news conference he would consider the proposal but wants to look forward.

Sponsors said the commission could investigate who – in President George W. Bush’s inner circle – drove the harsh interrogations and warrantless surveillance programs, and probe White House involvement in politically motivated hirings and firings in Bush’s Justice Department.

The most outspoken champions of a commission to investigate the Bush administration are Leahy, and Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., chairmen of the Senate and House Judiciary committees. Both lawmakers plan to proceed, despite Obama’s comment.

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