-Caveat Lector- <http://USATODAY.COM/news/washdc/2001-01-03-freeh.htm> 01/03/01- Updated 11:13 PM ET Freeh asked to stay on as FBI director By Kevin Johnson and Judy Keen, USA TODAY WASHINGTON � FBI Director Louis Freeh, whose public clashes with the White House led to an often tense relationship with President Clinton, has been asked to remain on the job in the new Bush administration, officials close to the situation say. Freeh, who was appointed by Clinton seven years ago, declined to comment Wednesday, as did Bush transition officials. But Freeh recently informed bureau employees that he has every intention of completing his 10-year term that expires in 2003. That term cannot be extended, so George W. Bush's administration then would be able to select another FBI chief to serve the following decade. "As I have said before, I was appointed to a 10-year term and have no plans at this time to leave the FBI," Freeh said in an internal memo dated just before Christmas. FBI officials said the memo was issued in part to quiet persistent rumors that Freeh, who will turn 51 on Saturday, might be seeking a higher-paying job in the private sector to support his large family. Freeh, who has six children, is paid $141,000 a year. "Should the situation change," Freeh wrote, "FBI employees would be the first to know." Freeh, Clinton's choice to replace former Texas federal judge William Sessions, clashed with the president just after his appointment over questions about the transfer of sensitive FBI files to the White House. In a statement in 1996, Freeh said the "FBI and I were victimized" by the White House, when the bureau mistakenly turned over confidential personnel files that were requested by administration officials. The episode led the FBI to place new restrictions on access to its confidential files. In recent years, Freeh has split with Attorney General Janet Reno by pressing for an independent investigation of campaign finance irregularities involving Clinton and Vice President Gore. That history of disagreement bolstered Freeh's standing among Republicans in Congress. Taking over from Sessions, who was battered by ethical questions, Freeh - a former FBI agent and federal judge - reshaped the bureau's mission. Under Freeh, the FBI has expanded its role in overseas investigations, computer fraud and local policing matters. He also has presided over one of the largest personnel reorganizations in FBI history. About 5,000 agents have been hired in the past seven years, raising the total by nearly 15%. ================================================================= Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh, YHVH, TZEVAOT FROM THE DESK OF: *Michael Spitzer* <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Best Way To Destroy Enemies Is To Change Them To Friends ================================================================= <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
