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To: The Antiyuppie
"I don’t think that they can be compelled to show up."

I don't know why so many people think this. Of course they could be compelled. So far, it's just a letter. But Waxman (who is a prolific subpoena issuer) could simply issue a subpoena if he they decline. Congressional subpoena power is robust - virtually unlimited.

20 posted on 03/28/2010 10:50:07 AM PDT by OldDeckHand
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To: OldDeckHand

“I don’t know why so many people think this. Of course they could be compelled. So far, it’s just a letter. But Waxman (who is a prolific subpoena issuer) could simply issue a subpoena if he they decline. Congressional subpoena power is robust - virtually unlimited.”

They can subpoena all they want. Getting those enforced and through the court system is another matter. At the very least, that would kick this out past November 3rd. After which, there will be a NEW set of subpoenas...


49 posted on 03/28/2010 11:17:27 AM PDT by The Antiyuppie ("When small men cast long shadows, then it is very late in the day.")
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