A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in State of New Hampshire v. William Thomas, Keta C. Jones, John Francis Bopp, Michael S. Franklin, David Van Strein, Guy Chichester, Jamilla El-Shafei, and Ann Isenberg.

Whereas, in the cases of State of New Hampshire v. William Thomas (C–05–49153–AR), Keta C. Jones (C–05–49153–A–AR), John Francis Bopp (C–05–49153–B–AR), Michael S. Franklin (C–05–49153–C–AR), David Van Strein (C–05–49153–D–AR), Guy Chichester (C–05–49153–E–AR), Jamilla El-Shafei (C–05–49153–F–AR), and Ann Isenberg (C–05–49153–G–AR), pending in Concord District Court, New Hampshire, testimony has been requested from Carol Carpenter, an employee in the office of Senator Judd Gregg;

Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent an employee of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities;

Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate;

Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it