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Version 79 · Reported to House without amendment · Jan 27, 2010
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Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, memo, or correspondence of the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding United States v. New Black Panther Party that refers or relates to DOJ communications about the case or with the defendants or third parties between November 5, 2008, and November 15, 2008, or any evidence with regard to the dismissal of the case.
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Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R–VA
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 153.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-404.
Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-404.
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 14.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E3025-3026)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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