Baseball Steroids on Congress Agenda

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http://www.therecordherald.com/artic...rts/news01.txt

looks like Giambi might get a buddy pass

David McIntosh and Michael Kantor, lawyers for Giambi, Palmeiro and Thomas, sent three letters to the committee. They asked that Giambi be excused until after the prosecution is over with because of his grand jury testimony.

"Giambi became the focus of extremely negative publicity, not only throughout the nation but worldwide," they wrote. "He will have to live with this stigma for the rest of his life."

For Palmeiro, they said "to require that he come to answer baseless charges is unfair." And for Thomas, they said traveling to Washington "could have adverse circulatory effects that could substantially impede Mr. Thomas's recovery" from ankle surgery.
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A Yankees official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said it was increasingly likely that Giambi will be excused. However, the subpoena cannot be formally withdrawn until the committee hears back from the Justice Department.