has raised questions about Yang's departure as U.S. attorney in light of the subsequent firing of seven US
Attorneys. Yang's office had opened an investigation into the
relationship between Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA) and a lobbyist five months before she left to join the law firm that represented Rep. Lewis.
The balance of powers doctrine is alive and well.
The impeachment trial of U.S. District Judge Robert Porteous is showing the media and American people that the balance of powers doctrine is alive and well. Porteous, 63, who sits on the federal court in the Eastern District of Louisiana, goes on trial this week before a 12 member U.S. Senate committee.
The U.S. Justice Department initially refused to prosecute Proteous on grounds of insufficient evidence. But a House Judiciary Committee task force headed up by California Congressman Adam Schiff exercised it’s Article I jurisdiction under the U.S. Constitution and overrode DOJ’s decision.
Like its counter-part in the Senate, the House Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over judges, court personnel and the administration of justice in the federal court system.
Although appointment to the House Appropriations Committee required Schiff to relinquish his other committee assignments, he was granted a special concession to hold his House Judiciary seat so he could draw on his experience in oversight of the courts and Justice Department.
In discussing the Proteous impeachment, Schiff, a former federal prosecutor noted that litigants “have the right to expect a judge hearing their case will be fair and impartial, and avoid even the appearance of impropriety. “
Judge Proteous’ trial can be seen on the Senate Website, C-SPAN and CNN’s live video streaming.
Ok, no worries. The mailing address for Ms. Dilg is:
Lang Dilg
331 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Kate B.
From: Steven [ahowardmatz@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 5:30 PM To: Brennan, Katelin (Feinstein) Subject: RE: Appointment Please For A Redress
Dear Kate, I meant the mailing address, not the e-mail address. Sorry for any misunderstanding.
From: Brennan, Katelin (Feinstein) [mailto:Katelin_Brennan@feinstein.senate.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 5:54 AM To: 'Steven' Subject: RE: Appointment Please For A Redress
Unfortunately, I am unable to give out direct emails for our staff, however I can provide you with the main phone number for the Judiciary office: 202-224-4933
Kate Brennan
Deputy Scheduler
Senator Dianne Feinstein
331 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-3841
From: Steven [mailto:ahowardmatz@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 7:19 PM To: Brennan, Katelin (Feinstein) Subject: Appointment Please For A Redress
Dear Kate, may I please have the mailing address for Lane Dilg, as well? Or may I assume it is the same as yours? I ask only because I try to never assume anything, lately, it seems like it's probably a prudent thing to do at this point of the process.
From: Steven [mailto:ahowardmatz@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 6:44 PM To: 'scheduling (Feinstein)' Subject: RE: Appointment Please For A Redress
Dear Kate Brennan, I shall do as you have directed.
From: Brennan, Katelin (Feinstein) [mailto:Katelin_Brennan@feinstein.senate.gov] On Behalf Of scheduling (Feinstein) Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 12:14 PM To: 'Steven' Subject: RE: Appointment Please For A Redress
Thank you for contacting Senator Feinstein’s office. Unfortunately, Senator Feinstein is unable to meet with you due tomultiple scheduling conflicts. Please contact Lane Dilg, a member of her Judiciary Counsel who handles Judge issues. Ms. Dilg handles her own schedule. Please contact her directly at 202-224-3841 to set up a time that is mutually convenient.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Kate Brennan
Deputy Scheduler
Senator Dianne Feinstein
331 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-3841
From: Steven [mailto:ahowardmatz@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 6:11 PM To: scheduling (Feinstein) Subject: Appointment Please For A Redress
I would like to make an appointment with Senator Feinstein to discuss the impeachment of Judge A. Howard Matz.
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