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Friday, June 22, 2007

House To Bush Admin: Comply With Subpoenas Or Face Contempt

The Hill Susan Crabtree June 22, 2007 08:27 AM
House Judiciary Committee Democrats warned yesterday they would pursue a contempt of Congress motion if the White House fails respond to subpoenas for testimony and documents related to the firings of U.S. attorneys last year.
The deadline for a response is Thursday, June 28. If the White House does not comply, it opens the possibility of a constitutional showdown between the two branches. In an ironic twist, the Department of Justice (DoJ) would be called on to enforce the contempt motion.

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