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Trump: I told Republicans to vote for 'transparency' in releasing Mueller report | TheHill

posted onMarch 17, 2019
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Article snippet: unanimously passed a resolution Thursday calling on Department of Justice (DOJ) officials to release Mueller's report about his investigation into Russian election interference in 2016. Four Republicans — Reps. MORE (Mich.) — voted present. Sen. blocked the resolution in the Senate later Thursday, after it passed the House. Graham, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, objected to the resolution after Senate Minority Leader MORE's email use and the Carter Page Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act applications. Schumer accused Graham of using a "pretext" to block the resolution. The vote this week came as lawmakers, particularly Democrats, have increased their calls for Mueller's final report to be released to Congress and made public. Mueller is investigating Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election as well as possible collusion with the Trump campaign. There has been much speculation surrounding when Mueller will release his findings, particularly after leadership changes at the DOJ. William Barr was confirmed as attorney general last month to oversee the special counsel, and he has said he will push to allow as much of Mueller's report to be released as possible. Trump has repeatedly called the probe a "witch hunt" and insisted that he did not collude with Russia.  The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2019 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidi... Link to the full article to read more

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