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Did Roger Clemens lie? U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey received a request from lawmakers today urging the Justice Department to begin a federal investigation against Roger Clemens and potential perjury charges for lying under oath in from of the US Congress about using performance enhancing drugs during his tenure in the MLB.

CA Democrat Henry Waxman and VA republican, Representative Tom Davis wrote, “We believe that his testimony in a sworn deposition on February 5, 2008, and at a hearing on February 13, 2008, that he never used anabolic steroids or human growth hormone, warrants further investigation.” Clemens testified to Congress, “Let me be clear, I’ve never taken steroids or HGH.” The bottom-line is that the Democrats and Republicans who heard Roger Clemens’ testimony believe its all a pack of lies.

According to Rusty Hardin, attorney for Clemens, “The committee’s decision is unwarranted and not supported by the facts. Roger will continue to fight these allegations with every ounce of strength he has.” Congress will make its decision by Friday whether or not they’ll ask the Justice Department to investigate Clemens.

Its still unclear whether the 45 year old pitcher will return to professional baseball. However, admist all the buzz in on Capital Hill and the barage of questions from reporters, Clemens still showed up at the MLB Astros camp in Kissimee, Florida where he is said to be entertaining offers of playing. The only thing comment he made was, “Everything’s been said that needs to be said on that,” Clemens finished by saying, “We’re moving forward. It’s baseball time.”

If found guilty, Clemens could potentially spend up to five years in prison, not to mention break the hearts of aspiring young baseball pitchers who have looked up to his talent.