Presidential Advisers' Testimony Before Congressional Committees : An Overview

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Discusses issues that may arise when Presidential advisers are asked to provide testimony to Congressional committees. Reviews development of system of Presidential advisors, establishment of the E...

Discusses issues that may arise when Presidential advisers are asked to provide testimony to Congressional committees. Reviews development of system of Presidential advisors, establishment of the Executive Office of President, and growth in the number of Presidential advisors. Lists instances of Presidential testimony before Congress and instances where advisors refused to testify, and reviews legal and policy factors which explain why Presidential advisors do not regularly testify before committees. Examines Congressional right to executive branch information, and the procedure for obtaining executive branch testimony.

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