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--- Begin Message ----Caveat Lector- http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/06/24/cheney.leahy/ Cheney curses senator over Halliburton criticism Thursday, June 24, 2004 Posted: 7:19 PM EDT (2319 GMT)WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Typically a break from partisan warfare, this year's Senate class photo turned smiles into snarls as Vice President Dick Cheney reportedly used profanity toward one senior Democrat, sources said. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, who was on the receiving end of Cheney's ire, confirmed that the Vice President used profanity during Tuesday's class photo. A spokesman for Cheney confirmed there was a "frank exchange of views." Using profanity on the Senate floor while the Senate is session is against the rules. But the Senate was technically not in session at the time and the normal rules did not apply, a Senate official said. The story, which was recounted by several sources, goes like this: Cheney, who as president of the Senate was present for the picture day, turned to Leahy and scolded the senator over his recent criticism of the vice president for Halliburton's alleged war profiteering. Cheney is the former CEO of Halliburton, and Democrats have suggested that while serving in the Bush administration he helped win lucrative contracts for his former firm, including a no-bid contract to rebuild Iraq. Cheney's office has said repeatedly that the vice president has no role in government contracting and has severed all financial ties with the Texas-based oil services conglomerate. Cheney was chief executive officer of Halliburton from 1995 to 2000. He resigned when he became George Bush's running mate. Responding to Cheney's comment, Leahy reminded him of an earlier statement the vice president had made about him. Cheney then replied with profanity. Leahy would not comment on the specifics of the story Thursday, but did confirm that Cheney used profanity. "I think he was just having a bad day," said Leahy, "and I was kind of shocked to hear that kind of language on the floor." Kevin Kellems, a spokesman for the vice president, said, "That doesn't sound like the kind of language that the vice president would use, but I can confirm that there was a frank exchange of views." CNN's Steve Turnham contributed to this report. ========================== http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3354-2004Jun24.html washingtonpost.com Senator Says Cheney Cursed at Him By Jesse Holland Associated Press Writer Thursday, June 24, 2004; 7:09 PM WASHINGTON -- Vice President Cheney cursed at Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy during a confrontation on the Senate floor while members were having their annual group picture taken earlier this week, Leahy and Senate sources said Thursday. Senate aides with knowledge of the encounter Tuesday said the vice president confronted Leahy about some of the Democrat's criticism about alleged improprieties in Iraq military contracts awarded to Halliburton Co. Cheney, who as vice president is president of the Senate, is a former CEO of Halliburton. Leahy responded by saying the vice president had once called him a "bad" Catholic. Cheney then responded, "F--- off" or "F--- you," two aides said, both speaking on condition of anonymity. Leahy, D-Vt., confirmed that the confrontation took place but would not provide details. "I think he was just having a bad day," Leahy said. "I was kind of shocked to hear that kind of language on the floor." Cheney's office also wouldn't go into detail, but confirmed the two men traded remarks. "That doesn't sound like language that the vice president would use, but there was a frank exchange of views," said Kevin Kellems, a spokesman for Cheney. C 2004 The Associated Press ========================== SAME AT: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0624cheney-curse24-ON.html Cheney drops 'F' bombs on Senate floor Associated Press Jun. 24, 2004 04:11 PM http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/politics/9004599.htm Sen. Leahy Says Cheney Cursed at Him Philadelphia Inquirer http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/News/Election+2004/30F9E97 B29E2C31486256EBD007D0442?OpenDocument&Headline=Senator+says+Cheney+cursed+a t+him+while+on+Senate+floor Senator says Cheney cursed at him while on Senate floor The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MO http://www.etalkinghead.com/news/archives/cheney-drops-fbomb-on-leahy-2004-0 6-24.html Cheney drops F-bomb on Leahy Thursday, June 24, 2004 Excerpted by Dustin Frelich Excerpt: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Dick Cheney blurted out the "F word" at Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont during a heated exchange on the Senate floor, congressional aides said on Thursday. The incident occurred on Tuesday in a terse discussion between the two that touched on politics, religion and money, with Cheney finally telling Leahy to "f--- off" or "go f--- yourself," the aides said. ========================== http://abcnews.go.com/wire/US/reuters20040624_488.html Cheney Utters 'F-Word' in Senate - Aides June 24, 2004 - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Dick Cheney blurted out the "F word" at Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont during a heated exchange on the Senate floor, congressional aides said on Thursday. The incident occurred on Tuesday in a terse discussion between the two that touched on politics, religion and money, with Cheney finally telling Leahy to "f--- off" or "go f--- yourself," the aides said. "I think he was just having a bad day," Leahy was quoted as saying on CNN, which first reported the incident. "I was kind of shocked to hear that kind of language on the floor." "That doesn't sound like language the vice president would use but there was a frank exchange of views," said Cheney spokesman Kevin Kellems. According to congressional aides, Leahy said hello to Cheney following the taking of the Senate group photo on the floor of the chamber. Cheney, who is president of the Senate, then ripped into Leahy for the Democratic senator's criticism this week of alleged war profiteering in Iraq by Halliburton, the oil services company that Cheney once ran. Leahy and other Democrats have called for congressional hearings into whether the vice president helped the firm win lucrative contracts in Iraq after the U.S.-led war that toppled Saddam Hussein. During their exchange, Leahy noted that Republicans had accused Democrats of being anti-Catholic because they are opposed to some of President Bush's anti-abortion judges, the aides said. That's when Cheney unloaded with the "F-bomb," aides said. According to Senate rules, profanity is not permitted in the chamber. But when the exchange occurred between Leahy and Cheney, the Senate was not in session so there was technically no foul. Copyright 2004 Reuters News Service. All rights reserved. ========================== http://news4colorado.com/topstories/topstories_story_176185116.html Did Cheney Curse Out Senator? Alleged Incident Happened On Senate Floor Jun 24, 2004 4:48 pm US/Mountain WASHINGTON (AP) Vice President Cheney cursed at Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy during a confrontation on the Senate floor while members were having their annual group picture taken earlier this week, Leahy and Senate sources said Thursday. Senate aides with knowledge of the encounter Tuesday said the vice president confronted Leahy about some of the Democrat's criticism about alleged improprieties in Iraq military contracts awarded to Halliburton Co. Cheney, who as vice president is president of the Senate, is a former CEO of Halliburton. Leahy responded by saying the vice president had once called him a "bad" Catholic. Cheney then responded, "F--- off" or "F--- you," two aides said, both speaking on condition of anonymity. Leahy, D-Vt., confirmed that the confrontation took place but would not provide details. "I think he was just having a bad day," Leahy said. "I was kind of shocked to hear that kind of language on the floor." Cheney's office also wouldn't go into detail, but confirmed the two men traded remarks. "That doesn't sound like language that the vice president would use, but there was a frank exchange of views," said Kevin Kellems, a spokesman for Cheney. (C 2004 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. 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