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David Obey: It is not our fault that the San Diego attorney subpoenaed records from our committee relating to shenanigans that were…

On the recordJune 12, 2007
It is not our fault that the San Diego attorney subpoenaed records from our committee relating to shenanigans that were conducted on the other side of the aisle in the previous Congress under Republican control.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Addressing a subpoena related to committee records during a debate.

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