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Old 06-27-2005, 05:25 PM   #11
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Law suits and the President

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Originally posted by Spanky
Is lying to Congress a crime? I know that at a congressional hearing you are put under oath, but in general, is lying to congress a crime? I mean if a Congressman stands up in Congress and says something, if he lies, is he committing perjury?
I think you're right. If lying in or to Congress were illegal in itself, that would be a quite empty chamber.
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