GOP lawmaker proposes amendment to stop Mueller investigation after 180 days

BY MALLORY SHELBOURNE - 08/28/17 06:33 PM EDT

A Republican lawmaker has put forth an amendment that would stop funding for the special counsel’s Russia investigation 180 days after it becomes law.

The amendment from Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) would also prevent special counsel Robert Mueller from probing “matters occurring before June 2015,” which is the month Trump announced his presidential bid.

The amendment was submitted as part of the upcoming spending package the lower chamber is expected to weigh after the congressional recess.
Mueller, who was appointed special counsel in May, is responsible for investigating Russia’s interference in the presidential election and any potential ties between President Trump’s campaign staff and Moscow.



http://thehill.com/homenews/house/348343-gop-lawmaker-proposes-amendment-that-would-stop-funding-for-special-counsel?rnd=1503960236

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GOP Lawmaker’s Excuse to Snuff Out Mueller Probe Is Just Pathetic

https://lawnewz.com/high-profile/gop-lawmakers-excuse-to-snuff-mueller-probe-is-just-pathetic/

They're getting desperate.

If they were confident that Trump wasn't dirty, they'd let it go on as long as it needs to, since it could exonerate him. They know they've got a crook on their hands, though, so they'll do anything to make the probe go away.

Hard to imagine that the party of Reagan would have ever worked so hard to help the Russians meddle in our government. And yet, that's the modern GOP for ya. FOX rebuilt them into something worse.