Tuesday, April 23, 2019

News Alert: House panel moves to hold former White House official in contempt after he obeys Trump administration's instruction not to testify

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said he would consult with House counsel and members of the panel about scheduling a vote on contempt for former White House personnel security director Carl Kline. Kline, adhering to direction from the White House, failed to show up for scheduled testimony on security clearances. The move marks an escalation in the standoff between the administration and Congress.
 
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News Alert Apr 23, 12:55 PM
 
 
House panel moves to hold former White House official in contempt after he obeys Trump administration's instruction not to testify

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said he would consult with House counsel and members of the panel about scheduling a vote on contempt for former White House personnel security director Carl Kline. Kline, adhering to direction from the White House, failed to show up for scheduled testimony on security clearances. The move marks an escalation in the standoff between the administration and Congress.

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