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Tell me this doesn't sound like the end of democracy [View all]
Attorney General William Barr has issued new restrictions on opening investigations into politically sensitive individuals or entities, including a requirement that he approve any inquiry into a presidential candidate or campaign.
https://www.npr.org/2020/02/06/803506238/attorney-general-barr-issues-new-rules-for-politically-sensitive-investigations?fbclid=IwAR2gyhFvekQPLYsPksw1kZ_uhWYoadU_WEbL_03P7cSlqcSf-nbEMbYypdU
Sounds to me like Barr will become the sole gate keeper to oversight.
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