[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 15 (Monday, January 26, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S846]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 21--TO AUTHORIZE TESTIMONY IN UNITED STATES OF 
                   AMERICA V. VINCENT J. FUMO, ET AL

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

                               S. Res. 21

       Whereas, in the case of United States of America v. Vincent 
     J. Fumo, et al, Cr. No. 06-319, pending in the United States 
     District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 
     testimony has been subpoenaed from David Urban, a former 
     employee of the office of Senator Arlen Specter;
       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 
     David Urban is authorized to testify in United States of 
     America v. Vincent J. Fumo, et al., except concerning matters 
     for which a privilege should be asserted.

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