The issue focused on mismanagement of federal financial reporting laws in recent years.


Some Justice Department prosecutors say government lawyers should have prosecuted illegal filing laws or prosecution for violation of tax law. They fear criminal prosecutions could cause businesses to sue if they miss deadlines.


Rep. Dennis Kucinich (R-Ohio), chairwoman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said Monday that Attorney General Eric Holder has announced his intention to investigate civil enforcement actions against attorneys general over alleged unlawful filing laws.


