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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 17, 2010
Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of the Department of Justice (DOJ), including the Office of the Solicitor General, that refers or relates to: (1) any guidance or recommendations made by DOJ since January 20, 2009, regarding discussions of administration appointments by White House staff with any candidate for public office in exchange for such candidate's withdrawal from any election; or (2) any inquiry, investigation, or review by DOJ, including appointment of a Special Counsel, regarding such discussions.
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Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R–TX
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-538.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-538.
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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