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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCan the WH prevent the CIA Director from showing up for the Senators?
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Can the WH prevent the CIA Director from showing up for the Senators? (Original Post)
malaise
Nov 2018
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Obviously, she is an "at will" employee, so yes, though the Senate could certainly subpoena her.
hlthe2b
Nov 2018
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hlthe2b
(102,412 posts)1. Obviously, she is an "at will" employee, so yes, though the Senate could certainly subpoena her.
malaise
(269,211 posts)3. The Turtle?
Not likely!
hlthe2b
(102,412 posts)7. Senate Intelligence committe (Burr) could do so without McConnell's input if he so chose.
He's been a tiny bit less unethical than the others, working with Mark Warner, though I don't hold my breath.
malaise
(269,211 posts)9. Please, please, please n/t
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,445 posts)2. Umm.......congressional oversight?
malaise
(269,211 posts)5. That's what I find troubling
Bangs head.
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)4. I would say NO.
But Republicans are the majority in the Senate. McTurtle will comply with shithole. Graham is barking and so is Paul but in the long run they will comply as well.
We are in the beginning stages of a dictatorship.
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)8. That's why taking the House was so important
We have a tool to fight back, now.
marylandblue
(12,344 posts)6. Next month, the House will subpoena her
malaise
(269,211 posts)10. I can wait
marble falls
(57,343 posts)11. Sure. Until Congress subpoenas him.