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| Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Bill Shielding Mueller |
| 2018-04-27 |
| [NR] The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation Thursday shielding Special Counsel Robert Mueller from potential dismissal. The bill, which passed 14‐7 with the support of all the panel’s Democrats and four Republicans, codifies Department of Justice regulations that limit the reasons a special counsel can be fired, requires Congress be given advanced notice of an impending firing, and gives a terminated special counsel the chance to appeal their firing in court. The measure has little chance of going to the Senate floor for a vote as Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has repeatedly indicated he doesn’t believe it is necessary. The committee chairman, Charles Grassley (R., Iowa), made a last minute change to the bill Wednesday night to ensure its passage, removing a provision that would require the special counsel to notify congressional leadership "if there is any change made to the specific nature or scope" of their investigation. Democrats on the panel were reportedly concerned that the language would be used to provide Republicans an advanced opportunity to rebut forthcoming findings in the press. "It is possible the bill goes too far," Grassley said at a committee meeting Thursday. "But at the very least, if my amendment is adopted, it will require the executive branch to give more information to Congress, and that will allow Congress to do its job more effectively and to safeguard the interests of the American people." Rank-and-file Democrats continue to emphasize the importance of the legislation in light of Trump’s continued public attacks on Mueller’s investigation, while Republicans outside of the committee have been hesitant to voice their support, though many have publicly cautioned Trump against firing Mueller. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #9 As said above, the guy has examined EVERYTHING. As a contrarian I wonder if the empty bucket isn't really full, and this shield is the final ploy in a long shell game. I think a role as the President's special investigator is pending. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2018-04-27 19:03 |
| #8 This is not Constitutional, and none of you idiots should be "Lawmakers" |
| Posted by: newc 2018-04-27 16:23 |
| #7 If Mueller is doing such a great job, why does he need protection? |
| Posted by: Roth LaDoad 2018-04-27 14:24 |
| #6 Unconstitutional showboating |
| Posted by: Frank G 2018-04-27 12:45 |
| #5 Indict all of Mueller's underlings for "Collusion to Commit [fill in the blank]", do a pre-dawn raid on them, and then leave Mueller to twist in the breeze. If Mueller wants to play Gestapo then oblige him. |
| Posted by: magpie 2018-04-27 11:07 |
| #4 Yes #2. I have also thought this was an excellent way to deal with this waste of time and money. |
| Posted by: Dale 2018-04-27 08:44 |
| #3 I've been astounded by the Mueller whateveryoucallit and the lack of accomplishing anything in over a year. He has traveled all over the world looking for leads. It almost makes me think that maybe it was an intended sham. A sop for the left to chew on and think important things were being done whereas little was being done. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2018-04-27 08:41 |
| #2 Don't fire Mueller, just zero out his budget. Should be an easy sidestep. |
| Posted by: Raj 2018-04-27 07:48 |
| #1 I recall a bill passed by Congress, it prohibited President Andrew Johnson from firing any member of his (disloyal) Cabinet. He fired one. This was the basis of the subsequent impeachment proceedings. Can you say Deep State boys and girls. Make your agents above the law and accountability. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2018-04-27 07:39 |