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 Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:15 pm Post subject: It's comin' around (murtha) |
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Stevie
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I soooo agree. was sure glad to hear that on the news this week.
not sure what's happened to Bush... did his clone take over office?
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DanVCC
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| The Attorney General has as a duty to defend elected members of the federal government, regardless of political party or circumstances. |
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kate
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| Quote: | | The Justice Department wanted the case dismissed because Murtha was acting in his official role as a lawmaker. Assistant U.S. Attorney John F. Henault said the comments were made as part of the debate over the war in Iraq. |
You can view the court documents filed so far at Marine Staff Sgt.Frank D. Wuterich's website, and donate to his defense fund, if so inclined link
Several court decisions have gone against congresscritters in reference to the Speech Or Debate Clause. Kudos to this judge for not dismissing the case, let's hope it stays alive, even if it's takes a long time weaving it's way through the courts.
couple links on Speech Or Debate decisions
http://www.answers.com/topic/speech-or-debate-clause?cat=biz-fin
http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/historics/USSC_CR_0443_0111_ZS.html
from the 2nd link
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
443 U.S. 111
Hutchinson v. Proxmire
Decided: June 26, 1979
| Quote: | 2. The Speech or Debate Clause does not protect transmittal of information by individual Members of Congress by press releases and newsletters. Pp. 123-133.
(a) There is nothing in the history of the Clause or its language suggesting any intent to create an absolute privilege from liability or suit for defamatory statements made outside the legislative Chambers; precedents support the conclusion that a Member may be held liable for republishing defamatory statements originally made in the Chamber. Pp. 127-130. |
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