Subject: Re: Quick Question for Paper
From: Amanda Shelton <[email-masked]>
To: John Podesta <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 7 May 2014 17:35:56 -0400

Prof. Podesta,

Thank you very much for your email - this definitely helps moving forward.

Best,
Amanda

On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 9:33 PM, John Podesta <[email-masked]> wrote:

> No. Generally the Standing Committees have jurisdiction over the matters
> described in their authorization in the House and Senate Rules. So they
> can, under most circumstances, investigate within their broad
> jurisdictional mandate.
>
> JP
> --Sent from my iPad--
> [email-masked]
> For scheduling: [email-masked]
>
> On May 6, 2014, at 2:45 PM, Amanda Shelton <[email-masked]>
> wrote:
>
> Judge Leon and Prof. Podesta,
>
> I am still unclear on one question despite re-reviewing class and outside
> materials, unfortunately. Does every congressional investigation require an
> authorizing or enabling resolution passed by the Senate or House (whichever
> body is relevant), even if the investigation is to be undertaken by a
> standing committee that already has jurisdiction over the policy issue
> area?
>
> I would be grateful for any clarification you could provide on this
> question.
>
> Many thanks,
> Amanda
>
> --
> S. Amanda Shelton
> J.D. Candidate, 2014
> Georgetown University Law Center
> [email-masked]
> (417) 396-3622
>
>

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S. Amanda Shelton
J.D. Candidate, 2014
Georgetown University Law Center
[email-masked]
(417) 396-3622