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House Judicary chairmanRep. Jerrold Nadler threatened Tu stanley cup esday to hold former White House lawyer Don McGahn in contempt if he didn t respond to a a congressional subpoena for special counsel Robert Mueller s documents. The White House has ordered McGahn not to comply with the subpoena, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.Nadler, a New York Demo stanley cups crat, said Tuesday the White House did not invoke executive privilege. I fully expect that the Committee will hold Mr. McGahn in contempt if he fails to appear before the Committee, unless the White House secures a court order directing otherwise, Nadler said in a statement.White House counsel Pat Cipollone wrote to Nadler, a Democrat, saying that McGahn does not have the legal right to disclose the documents to the committee. Cipollone asked that they direct the request for records to the White House. The White House argues that it had provided documents to McGahn that were requested by the special counsel during the investigation, but with the clear understanding that the records remain subject to the control of the White House for all purposes, Cipollone wrote. The White House records remain legally protected from exposure under longstanding constitutional principles, because they implicate significant Executiv stanley france e Branch confidentiality interests and executive privilege, Cipollone wrote. Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins, a Republican who has often clashed with Nadler, said i Qebh Congressman accosted by marijuana protesters
Former Massachusetts Gov. M stanley cup itt Romney makes his way through a crowd during a campaign stop at Old Salt Restaurant in Hampton, N.H., Dec. 31, 2011. AP Photo SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Mitt Romney, an opponent of the DREAM Act, said he would veto it if it came across his desk as president.The question was posed Saturday by a voter at the Family Table Restaurant in Le Mars. It was the first time Romney had been asked directly if he would veto the act and he responded that the answer is yes. Special Section: Election 2012Cand stanley cup idate Page: Mitt RomneyRomney, Paul lead in Iowa, but Santorum surging The DREAM Act would allow children brought to the United States illegally by their parents to earn citizenship by taking a number of steps that include completing college or serving two years in the military. It was been considered several times by Congress but has never passed. stanley cups Romney said he is open to military service -- with appropriate requirements -- as a way for people to earn permanent residency as it currently is a way for people to earn citizenship. I am delighted with the idea that people who come to this country and wish to serve in the military can be given a path to become permanent residents in this country. Those who serve in our military and fulfill those requirements, I respect and acknowledge that path, he said. He does not support a path to
House Judicary chairmanRep. Jerrold Nadler threatened Tu stanley cup esday to hold former White House lawyer Don McGahn in contempt if he didn t respond to a a congressional subpoena for special counsel Robert Mueller s documents. The White House has ordered McGahn not to comply with the subpoena, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.Nadler, a New York Demo stanley cups crat, said Tuesday the White House did not invoke executive privilege. I fully expect that the Committee will hold Mr. McGahn in contempt if he fails to appear before the Committee, unless the White House secures a court order directing otherwise, Nadler said in a statement.White House counsel Pat Cipollone wrote to Nadler, a Democrat, saying that McGahn does not have the legal right to disclose the documents to the committee. Cipollone asked that they direct the request for records to the White House. The White House argues that it had provided documents to McGahn that were requested by the special counsel during the investigation, but with the clear understanding that the records remain subject to the control of the White House for all purposes, Cipollone wrote. The White House records remain legally protected from exposure under longstanding constitutional principles, because they implicate significant Executiv stanley france e Branch confidentiality interests and executive privilege, Cipollone wrote. Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins, a Republican who has often clashed with Nadler, said i Qebh Congressman accosted by marijuana protesters
Former Massachusetts Gov. M stanley cup itt Romney makes his way through a crowd during a campaign stop at Old Salt Restaurant in Hampton, N.H., Dec. 31, 2011. AP Photo SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Mitt Romney, an opponent of the DREAM Act, said he would veto it if it came across his desk as president.The question was posed Saturday by a voter at the Family Table Restaurant in Le Mars. It was the first time Romney had been asked directly if he would veto the act and he responded that the answer is yes. Special Section: Election 2012Cand stanley cup idate Page: Mitt RomneyRomney, Paul lead in Iowa, but Santorum surging The DREAM Act would allow children brought to the United States illegally by their parents to earn citizenship by taking a number of steps that include completing college or serving two years in the military. It was been considered several times by Congress but has never passed. stanley cups Romney said he is open to military service -- with appropriate requirements -- as a way for people to earn permanent residency as it currently is a way for people to earn citizenship. I am delighted with the idea that people who come to this country and wish to serve in the military can be given a path to become permanent residents in this country. Those who serve in our military and fulfill those requirements, I respect and acknowledge that path, he said. He does not support a path to
