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beachbumbob

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1. there are clearly defined areas where EP can used and not used.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Oct 16, 2019, 10:17 AM

Oct 2019

- can not be used to coverup underlying crimes and investigations into crimes that could have been committed
- can not be used for any communication and acts made BEFORE being sworn in as president
- only covers communications between the president and the person exercising privilege.

- subpoenas can not be simply "ignored" without a court ruling, and unless House leadership starts play hardball, nothing will change

- house rules concerning the power of their committees, the role of the Sgt of Arms of the house need to reviewed AND adjusted as needed, as a simple majority vote CAN change the house rules.

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Executive privilege, Congress' subpoena power, and the courts: A brief overview of a complex topic [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2019 OP

there are clearly defined areas where EP can used and not used. beachbumbob Oct 2019 #1

Thanks for the analysis. Clarifies some questions I've had. Nitram Oct 2019 #2