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Republican lawmaker to launch contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton

Republican lawmaker to launch contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton

Summary

A Republican lawmaker plans to start contempt proceedings against former President Bill Clinton. The action follows his failure to testify before a committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein. The committee had asked both Bill and Hillary Clinton to provide information, but their lawyers said the subpoenas were unenforceable.

Key Facts

  • A Republican lawmaker is initiating contempt proceedings against former President Bill Clinton.
  • Bill Clinton did not attend a committee hearing about Jeffrey Epstein.
  • The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas for Bill and Hillary Clinton.
  • Committee Chairman James Comer announced plans to proceed with actions against Bill Clinton.
  • Hillary Clinton could face similar proceedings if she does not respond to the committee's questions.
  • Lawyers for the Clintons argued that the subpoenas cannot be enforced.
  • The Clintons' lawyers stated they have already shared the limited information they possess about Epstein.

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