Originally posted by SC:
There's not as much of a need today for this kind of stuff since the RICO statutes are being better enforced.
Right on the money, SC. Plus, the subcommittees don't get much from mobsters who "take the Fifth" after each question.
I'm no lawyer but I suspect if you were subpoenaed to appear before Congress you'd better go. [/QUOTE]
Yes,
if you're subpoenaed. Congressional committees and subcommittees don't have standing power to issue subpoenas--the full Congress must pass a bill specifically authorizing a committee or subcommittee to issue subpoenas.