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Contents
Introduction ...................................................... 1
Pro-C on D iscussion ................................................2
C onstitutional Issues ...............................................5
Authority To Discipline Members - Delegation ..................... 5
Speech or Debate Immunity .................................... 10
Office of Congressional Ethics ..................................... 12
Independence and Make-Up of Office ............................. 13
Functions and Duties ......................................... 14
Outside Complaints .......................................... 15
Subpoena Authority .......................................... 16
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Maskell, Jack & Peterson, R. Eric. “Independent” Legislative Commission or Office for Ethics and/or Lobbying, report, April 14, 2008; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc808671/m1/3/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.