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Jerry Nadler: The Supreme Court has emphasized that the fact-finding investigative power of Congress is essential to, integral to, and…

On the recordDecember 10, 2019
The Supreme Court has emphasized that the fact-finding investigative power of Congress is essential to, integral to, and built into our legislative power.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler emphasizes Congress's essential investigative powers for effective governance.

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