Documents tagged "Supreme"
Found 34 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030200.txt
The document discusses whether it is possible for a sitting president to be indicted in the United States. It points out that there have been six instances where this question has been addressed through internal memos and briefs filed in litigation, and the government's position on the matter is not as clear-cut as often presented. The most recent opinion on the matter came from the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) in 2000, but it is not binding on state prosecutors. The document argues that these issues are not foreclosed and highlights the complexity of criminal proceedings against presidents and vice presidents.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030187.txt
The article is about the late comedian Lenny Bruce and his impact on comedy and society. It mentions his famous obscenity trial at Café Au Go Go in New York City and how he died of an overdose on August 3, 1966, with a foreclosure notice still on appeal. The author, who was a friend and subscriber to the satirical magazine The Realist, met Bruce for the first time in 1959 at a Times Square hotel and discusses their friendship and how Bruce broke through traditional stereotypes in his comedy act.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029305.txt
The Supreme Court ruled against DOMA in a 5 to 4 decision. This ruling allows same-sex married couples to receive federal tax refunds and share the "marriage penalty". Employers may have to revise benefit plans as there is no nationwide same-sex marriage mandate. There are potential estate planning strategies that change due to this decision.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028728.txt
The email discusses the topic of U.S. diplomatic efforts to reach out to Iran regarding their nuclear programs, and highlights key figures such as Larry Summers, Joe Biden, Ali Akbar Salehi, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and President Obama. It mentions past instances where U.S. attempts at diplomacy with Iran have been met with rejection by the Iranian leadership. The email also refers to a Wall Street Journal editorial titled "The Ayatollah Always Says No" and provides background on the Farsi language and its word for 'no'.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027102.txt
The email discusses an article from the Wall Street Journal about Joe Biden's offer of direct bilateral talks with Iran regarding its nuclear programs and the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's rejection of such talks. The author of the email, Jeffrey Epstein, is providing information on a dinner meeting and Israel-related news briefings to Larry Summers.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026499.txt
The sender of the email discusses potential third-party presidential candidates in response to current political events and asks for thoughts on specific attributes for a candidate. The sender acknowledges that the 2018 elections are shaping up to be a referendum on President Trump and that there is no sign of the Mueller investigation's impact ebbing. The sender raises questions about the effectiveness of traditional two-party politics in addressing the current political climate and suggests the need for a back-up plan in case the system fails again.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026304.txt
The document discusses the political situation in the United States, focusing on the upcoming fall elections and the battle for potential Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh's nomination. The author suggests that unless the underlying political dynamics are disrupted, the outcomes of these events will leave us with the same unsatisfactory two front battlefield as the 2016 Presidential election. The author also raises the question of whether we want to break the current political system and nominating process for selecting candidates in 2020.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026248.txt
The document discusses a memorandum containing classified information provided to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in relation to its oversight activities. The committee has voted to disclose this memorandum publicly and has forwarded it to the President, arguing that releasing it would serve the public interest. The White House expresses concern about the potential negative impact of unilateral release of classified information by the Legislative Branch, which raises significant separation of powers concerns.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_025202.txt
The document discusses an incident in which a female aide to a Republican senator leaked the Anita Hill affidavit, revealing a conversation among Clarence Thomas, Orrin Hatch, and Alan Simpson. The three men were discussing charges brought by Anita Hill that had been ignored by the Judiciary Committee. In this conversation, they jokingly acknowledged the truth of Professor Hill's allegations.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023205.txt
This document appears to contain a series of emails regarding a project involving taped interviews with various individuals, including politicians and other notable figures such as Woody Allen, Frank Gehry, and Richard Dawkins. The sender is seeking advice on how to proceed with the footage from one particular interviewee who has denied permission for use.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023202.txt
This email discusses a list of politicians and other notable figures that have been taped by the sender. The focus is on obtaining permission to use footage from these individuals in an online course. Key people mentioned include Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John McCain, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. The email also references Woody Allen's legal team and their decision not to allow the footage to be used.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_022330.txt
This document provides a summary of various tax topics and planning points from 2013 to present. Key people include Managing Director Blanche Lark Christerson and senior wealth planning strategist; key places include the United States Supreme Court, Treasury Department, and IRS; and key topics include estate planning, inflation-adjusted numbers for 2014, tax reform, budgeting, and charitable contributions. The document also discusses various cases and court rulings that have impacted taxation.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019856.txt
The U.S. Supreme Court has lowered the standard for proving insider trading involving tipping family or friends in the case of Salman v. U.S. The court held that a gift of inside information to a family or friend is sufficient to prove insider trading tipping liability, even if there is no valuable quid pro quo exchange. This narrows the previous requirement under Newman that required proof of pecuniary benefit or similarly valuable personal benefit. It will likely embolden the government to bring more similar cases as it becomes easier for them to prove a "gift" to a "friend" than a financial gain.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016787.txt
The document discusses the 2020 Democratic debates and major Supreme Court rulings as well as G20 talks, Apple design chief stepping down, and Congress passing a migrant aid bill. It highlights the key people, places, and topics from these events, providing insights into the biggest news stories of the past week.