House Republicans Oppose Senate's Phone Record Lawsuit Provision
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House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to remove a controversial provision from a bill that would have allowed Senator Tuberville and seven other senators to sue the federal government for $500,000 over access to phone records, amid criticism that it resembles a 'slush fund' and is a bad look for Congress.
- House speaker surprised by Tuberville’s $500,000 lawsuit opportunity: ‘A really bad look’ AL.com
- Spending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches The New York Times
- Ranking Member DeLauro Statement on ‘Million-Dollar Jackpot’ Provision in GOP Funding Bill House.gov
- Johnson says House will have standalone vote to strip controversial Senate provision from funding bill abcnews.go.com
- House Republicans balk at Senate provision letting lawmakers sue over ‘Arctic Frost’ phone records Fox News
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