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chowder66

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36. Here is an example of why this will take time...
Mon Jun 3, 2019, 04:23 PM
Jun 2019

House Judiciary Committee Unveils Investigation into Threats Against the Rule of Law
Mar 4, 2019
Investigation will extend to allegations of corruption, obstruction, and abuses of power.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) unveiled an investigation by the House Judiciary Committee into the alleged obstruction of justice, public corruption, and other abuses of power by President Trump, his associates, and members of his Administration. As a first step, the Committee has served document requests to 81 agencies, entities, and individuals believed to have information relevant to the investigation.

“Over the last several years, President Trump has evaded accountability for his near-daily attacks on our basic legal, ethical, and constitutional rules and norms,” said Chairman Jerrold Nadler. “Investigating these threats to the rule of law is an obligation of Congress and a core function of the House Judiciary Committee. We have seen the damage done to our democratic institutions in the two years that the Congress refused to conduct responsible oversight. Congress must provide a check on abuses of power. Equally, we must protect and respect the work of Special Counsel Mueller, but we cannot rely on others to do the investigative work for us. Our work is even more urgent after senior Justice Department officials have suggested that they may conceal the work of the Special Counsel’s investigation from the public.

“We have sent these document requests in order to begin building the public record. The Special Counsel’s office and the Southern District of New York are aware that we are taking these steps. We will act quickly to gather this information, assess the evidence, and follow the facts where they lead with full transparency with the American people. This is a critical time for our nation, and we have a responsibility to investigate these matters and hold hearings for the public to have all the facts. That is exactly what we intend to do.”

The Committee’s investigation will cover three main areas:

Obstruction of Justice, including the possibility of interference by the President and others in a number of criminal investigations and other official proceedings, as well as the alleged cover-up of violations of the law;
Public Corruption, including potential violations of the emoluments clauses of the U.S. Constitution, conspiracy to violate federal campaign and financial reporting laws, and other criminal misuses of official positions for personal gain; and
Abuses of Power, including attacks on the press, the judiciary, and law enforcement agencies; misuse of the pardon power and other presidential authorities; and attempts to misuse the power of the Office of the Presidency.
A list of individuals served with document requests today can be found here and below, with links to their respective letters:

Alan Garten (letter, document requests)
Alexander Nix (letter, document requests)
Allen Weisselberg (letter, document requests)
American Media Inc (letter, document requests)
Anatoli Samochornov (letter, document requests)
Andrew Intrater (letter, document requests)
Annie Donaldson (letter, document requests)
Brad Parscale (letter, document requests)
Brittany Kaiser (letter, document requests)
Cambridge Analytica (letter, document requests)
Carter Page (letter, document requests)
Columbus Nova (letter, document requests)
Concord Management and Consulting (letter, document requests)
Corey Lewandowski (letter, document requests)
David Pecker (letter, document requests)
Department of Justice (letter, document requests)
Don McGahn (letter, document requests)
Donald J Trump Revocable Trust (letter, document requests)
Donald Trump Jr. (letter, document requests)
Dylan Howard (letter, document requests)
Eric Trump (letter, document requests)
Erik Prince (letter, document requests)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (letter, document requests)
Felix Sater (letter, document requests)
Flynn Intel Group (letter, document requests)
General Services Administration (letter, document requests)
George Nader (letter, document requests)
George Papadopoulos (letter, document requests)
Hope Hicks (letter, document requests)
Irakly Kaveladze (letter, document requests)
Jared Kushner (letter, document requests)
Jason Maloni (letter, document requests)
Jay Sekulow (letter, document requests)
Jeff Sessions (letter, document requests)
Jerome Corsi (letter, document requests)
John Szobocsan (letter, document requests)
Julian Assange (letter, document requests)
Julian David Wheatland (letter, document requests)
Keith Davidson (letter, document requests)
KT McFarland (letter, document requests)
Mark Corallo (letter, document requests)
Matt Tait (letter, document requests)
Matthew Calamari (letter, document requests)
Michael Caputo (letter, document requests)
Michael Cohen (letter, document requests)
Michael Flynn (letter, document requests)
Michael Flynn Jr (letter, document requests)
Paul Erickson (letter, document requests)
Paul Manafort (letter, document requests)
Peter Smith (Estate) (letter, document requests)
Randy Credico (letter, document requests)
Reince Priebus (letter, document requests)
Rhona Graff (letter, document requests)
Rinat Akhmetshin (letter, document requests)
Rob Goldstone (letter, document requests)
Roger Stone (letter, document requests)
Ronald Lieberman (letter, document requests)
Sam Nunberg (letter, document requests)
SCL Group Limited (letter, document requests)
Sean Spicer (letter, document requests)
Sheri Dillon (letter, document requests)
Stefan Passantino (letter, document requests)
Steve Bannon (letter, document requests)
Ted Malloch (letter, document requests)
The White House (letter, document requests)
Trump Campaign (letter, document requests)
Trump Foundation (letter, document requests)
Trump Organization (letter, document requests)
Trump Transition (letter, document requests)
Viktor Vekselberg (letter, document requests)
Wikileaks (letter, document requests)
58th Presidential Inaugural Committee (letter, document requests)
Christopher Bancroft Burnham (letter, document requests)
Frontier Services Group (letter, document requests)
J.D. Gordon (letter, document requests)
Kushner Companies (letter, document requests)
NRA (letter, document requests)
Rick Gates (letter, document requests)
Tom Barrack (letter, document requests)
Tom Bossert (letter, document requests)
Tony Fabrizio (letter, document requests)
BACKGROUND

For two years, in the absence of responsible oversight by the Republican Majority, House Judiciary Committee Democrats wrote over one hundred letters to the White House, the Administration, and House Republican Leadership documenting the failings of the Trump Administration and demanding accountability.

So, they're NOT doing "nothing"? EffieBlack Jun 2019 #1
Thank you. we can do it Jun 2019 #2
You're welcome. nt chowder66 Jun 2019 #3
+1 pazzyanne Jun 2019 #7
Thank you. Now the trick - make sure every American knows this. Claritie Pixie Jun 2019 #4
I just tweeted the list as well. nt chowder66 Jun 2019 #5
Thanks for this list, k&r. nt PunkinPi Jun 2019 #6
Wow, working their asses off! Thank you! ancianita Jun 2019 #8
K & R...for visibility...nt Wounded Bear Jun 2019 #9
Thanks for that long list! Now we also need a list of all the pending and on-going FailureToCommunicate Jun 2019 #10
this link is invaluable dixiegrrrrl Jun 2019 #11
People rightfully complain that the House isn't BROADCASTING what the heck it's doing. DemocracyMouse Jun 2019 #23
media illiterate.. stillcool Jun 2019 #31
Usually media literacy means NOT ignoring the significance of new media tech on public discourse. DemocracyMouse Jun 2019 #37
I don't need a lesson stillcool Jun 2019 #42
I honestly don't think anyone should stop learning. DemocracyMouse Jun 2019 #43
I agree..learning is essential.. stillcool Jun 2019 #47
You have a point. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2019 #57
Post removed Post removed Jun 2019 #12
thanks for the laugh! stillcool Jun 2019 #14
Congress doesn't have the power to issue indictments or sanctions StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #25
Don't let facts get in the way of a good anti-Dem rant wryter2000 Jun 2019 #27
thank you! stillcool Jun 2019 #13
Kick bluescribbler Jun 2019 #15
Thanks! And some people here were thinking they're just chewing gum. George II Jun 2019 #16
Yes, they seem like they are chewing gum because they don't know how to use the media tools. DemocracyMouse Jun 2019 #24
What evidence do you have that Democratic leadership has "repressed" AOC or is "pushing out" Franken StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #26
Our Democratic leaders weren't elected to use "media tools", they were elected to legislate.... George II Jun 2019 #38
Every citizen in a democratic country, especially in the information age... DemocracyMouse Jun 2019 #39
Getting back to House Democrats, today the Judiciary Committee announced new hearings.... George II Jun 2019 #40
If what you say is true, why is it a one-way street? EffieBlack Jun 2019 #41
The sheer tonnage of corruption, along with the gaslighting to hide it, requires a new approach. DemocracyMouse Jun 2019 #44
But shouldn't the citizens take some responsibility? EffieBlack Jun 2019 #51
Congress is paid better than your average citizen and it's their job to lead --vividly and clearly. DemocracyMouse Jun 2019 #58
I hear you, but look at the following DU post: DemocracyMouse Jun 2019 #59
Why am I certain that you'll provide zero objective evidence to support your premise? LanternWaste Jun 2019 #64
See articles below DemocracyMouse Jun 2019 #67
Dems can also learn from comedians. See link below: DemocracyMouse Jun 2019 #68
Holy Moley! BarbD Jun 2019 #17
Wow! A definite keeper! calimary Jun 2019 #18
K&R zentrum Jun 2019 #19
Rec, thanks. Mc Mike Jun 2019 #20
K&R bdamomma Jun 2019 #21
Thanks for this Empowerer Jun 2019 #22
Thanks so much wryter2000 Jun 2019 #28
Seems like one successful investigation would be better Bonx Jun 2019 #29
Maybe you can arrange a meeting with the Speaker and committee chairs to explain your plan to them EffieBlack Jun 2019 #30
There are too many different avenues/crimes to investigate. chowder66 Jun 2019 #34
What leads you to believe none of the investigations will be successful? LanternWaste Jun 2019 #65
Rec and bookmark Duncan Grant Jun 2019 #32
I posted this on Facebook and got lots of 'likes.' Thank you! ancianita Jun 2019 #33
Awesome. Thank you! nt chowder66 Jun 2019 #35
Here is an example of why this will take time... chowder66 Jun 2019 #36
K&R UTUSN Jun 2019 #45
here are some links I found to schedules of hearings for House committees........ Takket Jun 2019 #46
Thanks, bookmarked for future reference. ooky Jun 2019 #48
Where is GOP leadership's ties to Russian money? Amaryllis Jun 2019 #49
Maybe they've had their hands full with the 50 or so other investigations they've been doing EffieBlack Jun 2019 #52
Could be in the Ethics Committee and we don't know it since those investigations are confidential StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #53
Brilliant, thank you. TwilightZone Jun 2019 #50
DU should pin this list, and all DUers should bookmark it. DU is being swarmed... Hekate Jun 2019 #54
:). nt chowder66 Jun 2019 #55
Excellent suggestion StarfishSaver Jun 2019 #56
Thank you, chowder!! When it comes to our Dems, I always think, "I'M DANCING AS FAST AS I CAN!!!" Leghorn21 Jun 2019 #60
K&R. ehrnst Jun 2019 #61
Thank you! happybird Jun 2019 #62
Such a winning list BSdetect Jun 2019 #63
K&R smirkymonkey Jun 2019 #66
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