Sessions explained in his letter to Congress why a Special Counsel was not necessary and would actually slow down the process.
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It's the IG's job to investigate the DOJ and FBI.
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Special counsel for extraordinary circumstances that require the AG to go outside of the DOJ.
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Department has investigated itself before and is capable of doing it.
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AG assigns Federal Attorney to assist prosecute what IG finds.
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AG assigned Huber to this task. Experienced with violent crime and terrorism.
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Huber sits outside of DC.
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Huber reports to the AG and not the Deputy AG - [RR].
Request for Special Counsel further sets the stage for what Gen. Kelly is going to disclose to Congress and what the OIG report will contain.
https://www.scribd.com/document/375121590/AG-Jeff-Sessions-Letter-to-Congress-RE-Huber-as-Prosecutor-With-IG-Horowitz