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Chris Van Hollen: This is an affront to the Congress, a co-equal branch of government.

On the recordJune 12, 2017
This is an affront to the Congress, a co-equal branch of government.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Condemning the Office of Legal Counsel's opinion limiting Congress's oversight capabilities.

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