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“SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Senate section on pages S9722 on Sept. 26, 2008.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTION 686--TO AUTHORIZE THE PRODUCTION OF RECORDS
Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 686
Whereas, the United States Department of Justice is conducting an investigation into improper activities by lobbyists and related matters;
Whereas, the Office of Senator Christopher S. Bond has received a request for records from the Department of Justice for use in the investigation of a former employee;
Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and
Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Office of Senator Christopher S. Bond is authorized to provide to the United States Department of Justice records requested for use in legal and investigatory proceedings, except where a privilege should be asserted.
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