Will George Bush pardon Leonard Peltier before leaving office?

the end of a president?s term. Not surprising since Congress has no power to stop or repeal a presidential pardon. But since pardon controversies usually erupt only every four or eight years, those who want to curb the pardon power by amending the

public clamor that was fueled by hefty donations that Mr. Richs former wife had made to Mr. Clintons presidential library and to Democratic causes. Critics of the pardon also seized on reports from American intelligence officials that Mr. Richs

public clamor that was fueled by hefty donations that Mr. Richs former wife had made to Mr. Clintons presidential library and to Democratic causes. Critics of the pardon also seized on reports from American intelligence officials that Mr. Richs

With the Bush administration drawing to a close, it is presidential pardon season. Presidents have become increasingly shameless about issuing pardons to insulate political cronies from prosecution, even to protect themselves. We hope President Bush will

lose a host of civil rights, including the right to vote, seek political office or bear arms. A presidential pardon forgives federal crimes and restores basic rights. Many felons can win back some rights from their states after they complete their