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“COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE MICHAEL M. HONDA, MEMBER OF CONGRESS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H7817 on Sept. 12, 2005.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE MICHAEL M. HONDA, MEMBER OF CONGRESS
The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following communication from the Honorable Michael M. Honda, Member of Congress:
Congress of the United States,
House of Representatives,
August 17, 2005.Hon. J. Dennis Hastert,Speaker, House of Representatives,Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker:
This is to notify you formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, that I have been served with an administrative subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. Department of Justice.
After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, I have determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
Sincerely,
Michael M. Honda,Member of Congress.
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