LERNER RULE PROPOSED

GOP Lawmaker proposes Lerner rule

http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/307067-gop-bill-demands-firing-of-federal-workers-who-plead-the-fifth-before-congress

The Hill – Pete Kasperowica – 6/21/2013

"This is a statement which should not be made by federally appointed officials before a congressional hearing if they are faithfully carrying out the duties of their office," Brooks told The Hill on Friday of Lerner's decision to plead the Fifth.

"That is why I am introducing H.R. 2458, which would terminate the employment of any federal employee who refuses to answer questions before a congressional hearing or lies before a congressional hearing," he said. "This legislation is constitutional and necessary to enable Congress to provide proper oversight for the American people."

Brooks's bill says simply, "Any federal employee who refuses to answer questions in a congressional hearing after being granted immunity shall be terminated from employment."

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