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S.RES.140 A resolution to authorize legal representation in the Matter of the Application of Committee on Finance.

The Senate Committee on Finance filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum. The writ was issued on April 4, 2007. The Justice Department has raised an issue regarding the writ. The Senate authorizes in the resolution the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Committee on Finance in the issue with the Justice Department.

Sponsor:  Senator Harry Reid (D-NV)

Vote: Passed House by Unanimous Consent April 10, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

Earmark Certification:   Not applicable to this bill

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RESOLUTION

To authorize legal representation in In the Matter of the Application of Committee on Finance.

Whereas, in a proceeding styled In the Matter of the Application of Committee on Finance for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum, Misc. No. 07-134, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the Senate Committee on Finance filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum;

Whereas, on April 4, 2007, the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued the writ sought by the Committee;

Whereas the United States Department of Justice has raised questions about the Committee's application for the writ and the writ that was issued;

Whereas, pursuant to section 708(c) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288g(c), the Senate may direct the Senate Legal Counsel to perform such duties consistent with the purposes and limitations of title VII of the Ethics in Government Act as the Senate may direct: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the Committee on Finance in the proceeding styled In the Matter of the Application of Committee on Finance for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum, Misc. No. 07-134 (D.D.C.).

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