Nope. Not surprised at all. I’ve always assumed that this was the case. Margot Cleveland has that first part of the story: Grassley Reveals He Has Already Seen The Bombshell Whistleblower Doc The FBI Is Hiding Sen. Chuck Grassley has already seen the FBI’s lengthy summary of a confidential human source’s claims that then-Vice President Joe Biden
I might add that we were always terrified of giving ANYTHING unredacted to Congress, due to the leak situation, which was endemic. That much said, we were often required to do so, including classified documents (e.g., Benghazi).
Mark, speaking as a former Fed who had a long term supervisory position in FOIA/PA, in a law enforcement situation, it is not the least surprising that unclassified/SBU docs were partially withheld under the b7 catecories. Ongoing investigations can be easily compromised by disclosing names, investigative techniques, etc. Withholding the ENTIRE document is another matter altogether. Unless the document looks like a piece of lace after the redactions, which would actually argue in favor of its total withholding, it's simply silly.
Classified documents are another matter entirely, but again, proper judgement needs to be applied. Redactions can be made to render most of them, especially older documents, publically releasable.
You know, it would be a breath of fresh air if just one time these people were upfront and honest. Can’t speak for anyone else, but I’m fed up with the games, the subterfuge, the endless parsing of language! Say what the hell you mean and mean what the hell you say.
They aren't investigating it- only a fool would believe that.
I might add that we were always terrified of giving ANYTHING unredacted to Congress, due to the leak situation, which was endemic. That much said, we were often required to do so, including classified documents (e.g., Benghazi).
Mark, speaking as a former Fed who had a long term supervisory position in FOIA/PA, in a law enforcement situation, it is not the least surprising that unclassified/SBU docs were partially withheld under the b7 catecories. Ongoing investigations can be easily compromised by disclosing names, investigative techniques, etc. Withholding the ENTIRE document is another matter altogether. Unless the document looks like a piece of lace after the redactions, which would actually argue in favor of its total withholding, it's simply silly.
Classified documents are another matter entirely, but again, proper judgement needs to be applied. Redactions can be made to render most of them, especially older documents, publically releasable.
You know, it would be a breath of fresh air if just one time these people were upfront and honest. Can’t speak for anyone else, but I’m fed up with the games, the subterfuge, the endless parsing of language! Say what the hell you mean and mean what the hell you say.
Big problem for Wray/FBI narrative:
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/person-alleging-biden-criminal-bribery-scheme-is-a-highly-credible-fbi-source-used-since-obama-admin-source