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In reply to the discussion: Ted Lieu: must pass inherent contempt legislation now. Or subpoenas remain meaningless [View all]hay rick
(7,607 posts)7. Jamie Raskin posted this in August, 2020...
"The appeals court panel's decision is stunningly wrong," Rep. Lieu said. "At the same time, this protracted legal battle over subpoena enforcement tells us that the House needs to create procedures to enforce subpoenas itself. The Supreme Court already has said that Congress has that power through inherent contempt. It's well past time to use it. The House needs to pass our inherent contempt resolution, which enables the House to levy penalties directly against those refusing to comply with Congressional subpoenas. This can be done without needing the approval of either the Senate or the Executive Branch."
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Ted Lieu: must pass inherent contempt legislation now. Or subpoenas remain meaningless [View all]
Laura PourMeADrink
Dec 2021
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They've Given ZERO Indication They Would Be Willing To Pursue Inherent Contempt
SoCalDavidS
Dec 2021
#5
They have lost me and my checkbook. No one would get rich on my monthly donations BUT....
usaf-vet
Dec 2021
#26
Like I said I am sure I'm not the only one who is dishearted. Here is another current OP.
usaf-vet
Dec 2021
#27
I think it's really easy to blame the media or blame the legal maneuverings
Laura PourMeADrink
Dec 2021
#28
Rea-a-a-aly, Ted. Seriously? Just like that? We can *snap* and make it happen?
NurseJackie
Dec 2021
#31