ABOUT TIME AND, SHOULD HE LOSE, A PERFECT POSITION WOULD BE FOR HIM TO BE HIRED BY HARVARD'S LAW SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL IS LOADED WITH LEFTIES. WHY NOT ADD ANOTHER?
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Pa. House investigative committee recommends contempt proceedings against Philly DA Krasner
BY JIm Melwert
State Republicans started impeachment efforts against Krasner in June
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A Pennsylvania House committee overseeing an investigation into the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has moved to find DA Larry Krasner in contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena.
“The purpose of today’s meeting is for us to consider this committee’s duty under Rule 51 of the House to report the willful neglect or refusal of a district attorney of Philadelphia — Larry Krasner — to comply with a subpoena issued by this committee,” explained Chester County Republican John Lawrence, chairman of the House select committee.
Lawrence laid out the timeline, from when the subpoena was first issued on Aug. 3, to Sept. 2, when Krasner filed with Commonwealth Court to quash the subpoena, to last week, when the committee offered an extension.
But that extension had strings attached, including a requirement that Krasner acknowledge the authority of the committee. One day after Krasner rejected that offer, Lawrence convened the committee for the vote.
“His refusal is in willful, clear and indisputable violation of House Rule 51,” he said. “I believe that the committee now finds itself under a duty to report this matter to the House.”
The committee is looking, in part, at how funds intended for law enforcement and crime victims are actually being spent.
It voted 5-0 in favor of reporting the failure to comply to the House, including “yes” votes from Philadelphia Democrats Amen Brown and Danilo Burgos, and Bucks County Republican Wendi Thomas.
The House could take it up as early as Tuesday. If found in violation, possible penalties are unclear.
Krasner and his lawyers argue the committee is purely political. They say it serves no legitimate legislative purpose and violates the rights of Philadelphia residents to choose their own leaders.
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US Energy 'In A Much Better Position' Than Europe: Niall Ferguson | ||
interview with Niall Ferguson via Fox Business Hoover Institution fellow Niall Ferguson says the U.S. would be in an 'even better' position if it did more to develop its 'vast reserves of natural gas.' +++
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