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Bush Pardons 29, But Not Libby

By Debra Cassens Weiss

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President Bush issued 29 pardons today, but I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby wasn’t among them.

Among those pardoned were convicted thieves, drug dealers and a moonshiner, the Associated Press reports. Since taking office, Bush has issued 142 pardons and commuted five sentences.

In July, Bush commuted Libby’s 30-month sentence for lying and obstructing an investigation into the leaked identity of CIA officer Valerie Plame. Libby recently dropped his appeal because he can no longer afford it.

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