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[S. Res. 284 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 284

 To authorize testimony and legal representation in City and County of 
     Denver v. Susan I. Gomez, Daniel R. Egger, and Carter Merrill.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 30, 2007

   Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 To authorize testimony and legal representation in City and County of 
     Denver v. Susan I. Gomez, Daniel R. Egger, and Carter Merrill.

Whereas, in the cases of City and County of Denver v. Susan I. Gomez 
        (07GS008693), Daniel R. Egger (07GS008692), and Carter Merrill 
        (07GS967589), pending in Denver County Court in Denver, Colorado, 
        testimony has been requested from Matthew Cheroutes, an employee in the 
        office of Senator Ken Salazar;
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government 
        Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. Sec. Sec.  288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may 
        direct its counsel to represent employees of the Senate with respect to 
        any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official 
        responsibilities;
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 may, by the judicial or administrative process, 
        be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the 
        Senate; and
Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of 
        the Senate may promote the administration 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 Matthew Cheroutes and any other employees of Senator 
Salazar's office from whom testimony may be required are authorized to 
testify in the cases of City and County of Denver v. Susan I. Gomez, 
Daniel R. Egger, and Carter Merrill, except concerning matters for 
which a privilege should be asserted.
    Sec. 2.  The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent 
Matthew Cheroutes and other employees of Senator Salazar's staff in the 
actions referenced in section one of this resolution.
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