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contempt of Congress  

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  • A person who refuses to testify or to produce documents demanded by a congressional committee risks being cited for contempt of Congress, a criminal offense. This ability to punish for contempt reinforces the congressional investigations process. [Source: Congress A to Z; Contempt of Congress]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/contempt_of_Congress

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