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U.S. House of Representatives Select New Legal Representation to Defend the Constitution
September 18, 2014
The U.S. House of Representatives welcomes William A. Burck as outside counsel for the House's lawsuit against President Obama.
• The House passed a resolution (H.Res.676) on July 30, 2014.
• H.Res.676 authorizes the Speaker, on behalf of the House of Representatives, to file suit against President Obama for failing to uphold his constitutional obligation to enforce U.S. law.
• Mr. Burck previously served as outside counsel for the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, United States House of Representatives v. Eric Holder, Jr.