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xchrom

(108,903 posts)
Sat Apr 6, 2013, 08:46 AM Apr 2013

Obama Seeks to Halt Church Subpoena in Birth-Control Case

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-06/obama-seeks-to-halt-church-subpoena-in-birth-control-case.html

The Obama administration urged a court to block a subpoena by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York seeking White House files for its lawsuit challenging the contraception coverage requirement of the federal health- care law.

The administration said that the archdiocese is seeking 13 “broad categories” of documents, requiring an “exceptionally burdensome search” of executive branch files, including those of the president and vice president, according to a motion filed April 4 in federal court in Washington. The motion was posted yesterday on the court’s electronic docket.

“Routine civil discovery seeking information from the offices of the President, the Vice President, and their staffs is generally not allowed,” the White House said, citing U.S. Supreme Court rulings. “Such discovery is particularly unwarranted here.”

Charles Michael Carberry, a lawyer for the archdiocese, didn’t immediately return a call yesterday after regular business hours seeking comment on the administration’s request.
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Obama Seeks to Halt Church Subpoena in Birth-Control Case (Original Post) xchrom Apr 2013 OP
I'm curious about your title. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #1
I don't think it's the post, I think it's Bloomberg's title. onpatrol98 Apr 2013 #2
You're right, but I still find in bothersome. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #3
he isn't the "boss" datasuspect Apr 2013 #5
Whoa. How could I be so stupid!!!! Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #6
Unrec for the missed opportunity to use the word 'quash.' nt msanthrope Apr 2013 #4
 

Buzz Clik

(38,437 posts)
1. I'm curious about your title.
Sat Apr 6, 2013, 08:55 AM
Apr 2013

If you asked Obama right now if he know anything about the subpoena or the efforts to block it, would he have a clue about it? Ever heard of it?

 

Buzz Clik

(38,437 posts)
3. You're right, but I still find in bothersome.
Sat Apr 6, 2013, 10:04 AM
Apr 2013

This is a trick constantly used by opponents to an administration to level blame on the president for something they don't like. Granted, Obama is the boss and the responsibility ultimately is his, but it's a cheesy stunt.

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