ITEMS IN THE NEWS

The Associated Press reports that Bush aide Karl Rove is under investigation for possible violations of the Hatch Act, which makes it illegal for civil service employees to engage in political activities.
"Six participants have confirmed that, at the end of the presentation, GSA Administrator Lurita Doan asked all present to consider how they could use GSA to 'help our candidates' in 2008,'" 25 Democrats wrote in a letter of complaint on Monday to White House chief of staff Joshua Bolten.
Among questions the senators asked Bolten:
-"Why did Mr. Jennings and his staff communicate the presentation materials which bear the White House seal, via a private e-mail account affiliated with the Republican National Committee?"
-"Does the White House consider the preparation and delivery of such a presentation to be an appropriate use of taxpayer funds?"
The Los Angeles Times, which first reported the wider inquiry, said Doan doesn't recall making such comments.
Isn't the irony of a Republican under investigation for a violation of a law written by Republicans to stop allegations of Democratic activity delicious?
--R.J. Dickens