[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 80 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 80

 To authorize testimony, document production, and legal representation 
   in State of Oregon v. Rebecca Michelson, Michele Darr, and Vernon 
                                Huffman.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 13, 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, document production, and legal representation 
   in State of Oregon v. Rebecca Michelson, Michele Darr, and Vernon 
                                Huffman.

Whereas, in the cases of State of Oregon v. Rebecca Michelson (2101093-1), 
        Michele Darr (2101093-2), and Vernon Huffman (2101093-3), pending in 
        Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Oregon, testimony and 
        documents have been requested from Kellie Lute, an employee in the 
        office of Senator Gordon Smith;
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 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 Kellie Lute and any other employees of Senator 
Smith's office from whom testimony or the production of documents may 
be required are authorized to testify and produce documents in the 
cases of State of Oregon v. Rebecca Michelson, Michele Darr, and Vernon 
Huffman, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be 
asserted.
    Sec. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Kellie 
Lute and other employees of Senator Smith's staff in the actions 
referenced in section one of this resolution.
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