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S_B_Jackson

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6. And his request is to shield their communications with

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Reply #5)

Sun May 7, 2017, 12:53 PM

May 2017

his Congressional committee. Insofar as those agencies are legally required to report to Congressional oversight they do rule the executive branch especially their operating funds.

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GOP lawmaker challenged for shielding records: 'What is he trying to hide?' [View all] Judi Lynn May 2017 OP

What is Hensnarling's legal basis if the Executive Branch is not exempt? Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #1

Hensarling is a member of the Legislative Branch... S_B_Jackson May 2017 #4

But as I understand it, he is writing to AGENCIES, meaning the Executive Branch. Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #5

And his request is to shield their communications with S_B_Jackson May 2017 #6

Ah, there it is. I should have seen it. Thanks. However Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #7

Can he do that? gilpo May 2017 #2

IOKIYAR! joshdawg May 2017 #3

Republicans are trying to freeze media access to every single agency they can. bobGandolf May 2017 #8