[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 677 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 677

 To authorize testimony and legal representation in Ramsey, et al. v. 
                             Wilson, et al.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

           September 22 (legislative day, September 17), 2008

   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 Ramsey, et al. v. 
                             Wilson, et al.

Whereas, in the case of Ramsey, et al. v. Wilson, et al., Case No. 06-82, 
        pending in Federal district court in the Southern District of Ohio, the 
        United States has requested testimony from a former employee of the 
        office of Senator George Voinovich;
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government 
        Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 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 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 Anthony Condia is authorized to testify in the case 
of Ramsey, et al. v. Wilson, et al., and related proceedings, except 
concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
    Sec. 2.  The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent 
Anthony Condia in connection with the action referenced in section 1 of 
this resolution.
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