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US lawmakers vote to release memo on Russian probe
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) The House Intelligence Committee has voted to make public a Republican memo that reportedly shows abuses by the FBI and Department of Justice in launching the Russia probe against US President Donald Trump.
Disregarding DoJ’s warnings that the action would be “extraordinarily reckless”, the Republicans voted on Monday, hours ahead of Trump’s State of the Union address, to release the “contentious secret memorandum”.
The memo is said “to accuse the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of misusing their authority to obtain a secret surveillance order on a former Trump campaign associate”, the New York Post said.
Democrats tried to block the release of the “reckless political document aimed at protecting Trump”, the New York Times reported.
However, Republicans argued the public should see how the Russia probe into the President’s campaign was tainted from the start.
They invoked a power never before used by the secretive committee to effectively declassify the memo that they had compiled.
It was an extraordinary manoeuvre, cheered on by Trump, who has repeatedly dismissed the Russia probe as a “witch hunt” and a sham, the Times said.
Republican Peter King, who moved the motion, said: “These were very serious errors. With respect to FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act), there have been abuses….”
“It was important we looked at everything involving the 2016 campaign and part of it is the conduct of the FBI and the Department of Justice,” King added.
Under procedural rules, Trump now has five days to decide whether to release the private memo to the American people. The White House signalled Trump would have no objections.
“We want full transparency,” White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said.
The Justice Department, however, said the release of the classified material would be “extraordinarily reckless”.
The Democrats wanted their own counter memo released, but the GOP controlled committee only allowed it to be released to Congress to review.
The Democrats called the three-and-a-half-page document a “dangerous effort to build a narrative to undercut” the department’s continuing Russia probe, “using cherry-picked facts assembled with little or no context”.
Democrat Nancy Pelosi said: “Clearly, House Republicans’ desire to protect Trump has clouded their judgment and caused them to lose sight of what’s at stake: the security and integrity of our elections.”
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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