[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 123 (Monday, July 30, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S10319]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 284--TO AUTHORIZE TESTIMONY AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION 
 IN CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER V. SUSAN I. GOMEZ, DANIEL R. EGGER, AND 
                             CARTER MERRILL

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

                              S. Res. 284

       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. 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;
       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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