Lawmakers Fight Over Who Should Further Investigate Spitzer's Office

New York, NY —

With four investigations possible, lawmakers in Albany are fighting over who, if anyone, should keep digging into the alleged misuse of state police by Governor Spitzer's staffers.

REPORTER: Governor Spitzer says he's willing to testify before the ethics commission, but Republican State Senator Marty Golden says it can't be trusted because the Governor appoints most panel members.

GOLDEN: I believe that leaves questions out there and I don't believe the Governor can afford to have questions as to if this board acted responsibly or if it didn't act responsibly.

REPORTER: Republicans may hold their own hearings on the trooper spying scandal. GOP leaders also hope the Albany County District Attorney - a Democrat - will open a probe. The independent State Commission of Investigation could also take up the matter.

REPORTER: Governor Spitzer says he had nothing to do with any effort to spy on Senator Joe Bruno. His office maintains no more investigations are necessary.