A resolution to authorize the Senate Legal Counsel to appear in legal proceedings in the name of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in connection with its investigation into the United Nations' "Oil-For-Food" Programme.

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SRES 143

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May 16, 2005

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider ...

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Agriculture and Food Civil actions and liability Congress Congressional committees (Senate) Congressional investigations Congressional legal counsel Congressional privileges and immunities Energy Evidence (Law) Food relief International Affairs International relief Iraq Iraq compilation Law Members of Congress Middle East and North Africa Parties to actions Petroleum Senate United Nations

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Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel, when directed by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, or by the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, acting jointly, to appear in the name of the Subcommittee as amicus curiae, intervenor, applicant or respondent in United Nations v. Robert Parton or any related action or proceeding related to the United Nations (UN) Oil-for-Food program investigation.

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May 16, 2005

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5247; text as passed Senate: CR S5247; text of measure as introduced: CR S5230)
May 16, 2005

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5247; text as passed Senate: CR S5247; text of measure as introduced: CR S5230)
May 16, 2005

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