At the Congressional hearing concerning the Mitchell Report, Representatives Henry Waxman and Tom Davis announce they have sent a letter to Attorney General Michael Mukasey to investigate if Miguel Tejada lied to House committee staff when questioned about Oriole teammate Rafael Palmeiro’s use of steroids. The former American League MVP, who was traded to the Astros in the offseason, could face jail time if found guilty, because making false statements to Congress is a felony.

On January 15, 2008 — At the Congressional hearing concerning the Mitchell Report, Representatives Henry Waxman and Tom Davis announce they have sent a letter to Attorney General Michael Mukasey to investigate if Miguel Tejada lied to House committee staff when questioned about Oriole teammate Rafael Palmeiro’s use of steroids. The former American League MVP, who was traded to the Astros in the offseason, could face jail time if found guilty, because making false statements to Congress is a felony.

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