Is it still true today, though? That has been the question from the outset, has it not?
I doubt that either of us knows for sure. I'm relying on the testimony of another FReeper whose source was in the Sgt at Arms employ and ran the "jail" in the basement of the Capitol building.
Perhaps he misunderstood. I can't say for sure.
>> Is it still true today?
Why wouldn’t it be?
According to the case, historical resource, and articles I provided, Congress has the power to enforce it’s subpoenas. If Congress can not compel obedience to its subpoena, then its subpoena is meaningless.
The House of Representatives, under Republican leadership, has found Holder in Contempt for failure to obey their subpoena. They have thus far done nothing. They have allowed subpoenas to be ignored with impunity.
The House of Representatives, under Republican leadership, has allowed Obama to ignore Laws enacted by Congress.
The House of Representatives, under Republican leadership, has allowed Obama to encourage others to violate Laws.
The House has the authority and power to enforce its subpoena, and to hold a lawless Executive accountable. The House, under Republican leadership, will not assert its just powers or live up to their Duty.
Meanwhile, The Senate, under Democrat leadership, has overturned rule which has been in place since the First Congress under our Constitution. This was done in a manner which renders any rule to be majority rule, in other words no rule.
Republicans lose because they are sniveling cowards. Exhibit A: John Boehner
The country is at stake. They either get the job done now or get out of the way.
The Washington Times article I linked to references this interesting article published July 2009 covering Congressional investigations, subpoena authority and enforcement.