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110th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 539
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 29, 2008
Mr. Reid (for himself and Mr. McConnell), submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
To authorize testimony and legal representation in State of Maine v. Douglas Rawlings, Jonathan Kreps, James Freeman, Henry Braun, Robert Shetterly, and Dudley Hendrick.
Whereas, in the cases of State of Maine v. Douglas Rawlings (CR–2007–441), Jonathan Kreps (CR–2007–442), James Freeman (CR–2007–443), Henry Braun (CR–2007–444), Robert Shetterly (CR–2007–445), and Dudley Hendrick (CR–2007–467), pending in Penobscot County Court in Bangor, Maine, a defendant has subpoenaed testimony from Carol Woodcock, an employee in the office of Senator Susan Collins;
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 employees 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; and
Whereas, when it apears 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
That Carol Woodcock is authorized to testify in the cases of State of Maine v. Douglas Rawlings, Jonathan Kreps, James Freeman, Henry Braun, Robert Shetterly, and Dudley Hendrick, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Carol Woodcock, and any other employee of the Senator from whom evidence may be sought, in the actions referenced in section one of this resolution.