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“SENATE RESOLUTION 222--TO AUTHORIZE THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Senate section on pages S743-S744 on Feb. 1, 1996.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 222--TO AUTHORIZE THE PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE
PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS
Mr. DOLE (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 222
Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Governmental Affairs conducted an investigation into allegations concerning the Department of Justice's handling of a computer software contract with INSLAW, Inc.;
Whereas, in the case of INSLAW, Inc., et al. v. United States of America, Cong. Ref. No. 95-338X, pending in the United States Court of Federal Claims, counsel for the plaintiffs have requested that the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Governmental Affairs provide copies of records from its investigation;
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;
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 chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, are authorized to provide records to all parties in the case of INSLAW, Inc., et al. v. United States of America, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
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