Associated Press is reporting that the House is refusing access to Mark Foley computer as congressional work product. This is part of the debate over the Jefferson raid that I testified on in the House Judiciary Committee. For the testimony, click here. The House is saying that it is up to Foley to release the papers, which I think is only partially true. There are other options and the House could release the computer records under some circumstances. It is a crime in Florida to engage in sexually explicit communications or solicit sex with a minor. One possibility is for the House to use a congressionally approved filter team — something Foley could agree to.

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