IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Only days after Congressman Issa’s flirtation with independence, he backtracked on the need for a special investigator AND voted to shield Trump from Congressional scrutiny on his potential ties to Russia.
“Congressman Issa is one of President Trump’s biggest cheerleaders, so there was never any question that he would vote to shield the Trump Administration’s potential ties to Russia when he had the chance,” said DCCC Spokesman Tyler Law. “Unfortunately for Double Speak Darrell, his constituents know that he lacks a shred of independence and they stand ready to make him pay for it at the ballot box.”
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Issa votes down requiring Justice Department to turn over Trump investigation documents
San Diego Union-Tribune
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/sd-me-issa-trump-20170228-story.html
Rep. Darrell Issa on Tuesday voted against a resolution that sought to shed some light on any ties President Donald Trump may have with the Kremlin, just days after he broke with the White House and called for an independent investigation into whether Russia interfered with the presidential election.
The resolution called on the Justice Department to give Congress records about any “criminal or counterintelligence” investigations into relationships between Trump — and his administration — and Russia.
[…] A Democratic campaign organization that has targeted Issa’s seat for the 2018 midterm election criticized his vote and said it prevents the public from knowing Trump’s involvement with Russia.
[…] But the resolution’s sponsor, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, said that his measure would cut through roadblocks from Republicans who have tried to prevent a review of Trump’s ties to Russia.
“That is why I introduced my resolution, which directs the Department of Justice to provide the House of Representatives with any and all information it posses related to any conflicts of interests, any ethical violations, and any improper ties to Russia by President Trump or his associates,” Nadler said.
[…] The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said Issa’s vote will keep the public in the dark.
“The American people deserve to know if President Trump is enriching himself and his boosters in Moscow instead of protecting our national security and growing our economy,” DCCC spokesman Patrick Burgwinkle said in a statement.
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