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III 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 677 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 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

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.

2.The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Anthony Condia in connection with the action referenced in section 1 of this resolution.