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Trent Lott: “this resolution concerns a criminal prosecution brought against Ronald Blackley, the former chief of staff of former…”

On the recordNovember 13, 1997
this resolution concerns a criminal prosecution brought against Ronald Blackley, the former chief of staff of former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy. The Independent Counsel, who is bringing this prosecution, seeks evidence from the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry concerning representations made to the Committee about Mr. Blackley during the Committee's consideration of the nomination of Secretary Espy in January 1993. This resolution would authorize the testimony of employees and former employees of the Committee from whom testimony may be required, with representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.
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Discussing a resolution related to the criminal prosecution of Ronald Blackley.

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