GOP senators seek special counsel to probe leaks
Republican senators on Tuesday welcomed a move by the director of national intelligence to snuff out leaks of classified information but insisted that a special counsel is needed to investigate the Obama administration and recent disclosures.
Four lawmakers, including Obama’s 2008 GOP presidential rival John McCain, acknowledged that Americans were paying little attention to the issue, with immigration and health care drawing most of the focus. They held a news conference and released a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder renewing their weeks-old call for the appointment of an independent investigator. Republicans argue that the leaks were deliberate to enhance the president’s record on national security as he seeks a second term.
“This administration cannot be trusted to investigate itself,” Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, told reporters.
SF Gate
6/26/12
Magnolia Tribune
