OANN reported the leak coming from Feinstein staff member. If the goal was to get to the truth of such allegations, you’d think its something Democrats would’ve led with when Feinstein learned of the alleged assault in July. As Lambda’s senior counsel in Chicago, she worked on issues of HIV/AIDS, LGBT youth, parenting, and marriage. Feinstein Announces New Judiciary Committee Staff Director. Meanwhile, Demand Justice, a liberal group that focuses on reforming the courts, will spend $10 million to advocate for the new president to fill Ginsburg’s seat. I think the best prep for next year is a light trailer, I actually purchased one,…", "Copied and placed in Killa Hilla's Special Place, Thanks Chris $19.95 Sale price 25%, Save Sawyer eventually served as senior counsel for the organization. 16%. Dianne Feinstein $19.99. The fight over Barrett’s nomination is also pulling in millions of dollars from outside groups. $39.95 $19.95, Regular price Before that she served as staff director and general counsel for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, as ranking member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Select Investigative Panel. Sale price Added by Boris on October 1, 2018 at 11:31am; View Photos; Previous | Next; Favorite . 66%, Save Sawyer also helped direct Lambda’s groundbreaking work on behalf of LGBT students and youth and the right to be free of bullying in school, to form gay-affirming student organizations, and to have access to accurate information about sexual orientation. OANN reported the leak coming from Feinstein staff member. Feinstein staffer Heather Sawyer leaked Ford’s letter to the media in violation of Senate Rule 29 (5). or maybe Feinstein is just lying. As minority counsel for the House Judiciary Committee, she has continued working for marriage rights. In 1996, Sawyer joined the Chicago office of Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, the nation’s largest and oldest legal organization dedicated to achieving full civil rights for the LGBT community. Heather C. Sawyer, 48, for nearly 10 years of service in Chicago’s Midwest Regional Office of Lambda Legal and her subsequent efforts in Congress. Matt is the co-founder of Unbiased America and a freelance writer specializing in economics and politics. Sawyer was also lead committee counsel on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. Sale price After Grassley spoke, Dianne Feinstein took the mic to try to present her narrative, and defend herself against the (true) allegations that she withheld Ford’s letter alleging sexual assault from the Senate until weeks ago. $39.95 24 MR. PRIVOR: Brian Privor, Senior Counsel 25 with Se nator Feinstein. If @SenFeinstein had turned Dr. ford’s letter over to the Judiciary Committee when she received it, the FBI would have investigated as part of background check in confidence. 3 The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure do not 4 apply to any o f the committee's investigative 5 a ctivities, including transcribed interviews . Washington—Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today announced the appointment of Heather Sawyer as staff director and chief counsel of the committee. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. "Sorry Butcher of Benghazi, I think all this current Biden rigamaro combined w/ his wacky assklown…", "Great preps. $12.99, Regular price Terms of Service. Meanwhile, the committee’s Republican majority has hired 10 outside attorneys and law clerks to help vet Barrett, including reviewing decisions and documents, according to a GOP aide on the panel. Democrats are demanding an FBI investigation now, so if they really wanted one, why wouldn’t the have tried to get on back in July? Instead, according to multiple sources familiar with Judiciary’s Kavanaugh investigation, Feinstein staffer Heather Sawyer leaked Ford’s letter to the media in violation of Senate Rule 29 (5). $49.95 Sale price Sawyer eventually served as senior counsel for the organization. As minority counsel for the House Judiciary Committee, Sawyer is lead counsel on the Respect for Marriage Act, the bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and to ensure federal respect for the state marriages of gay and lesbian couples. View Full Size. That Ford’s confidentiality was breached is on Feinstein and the Democrats. Comment. Helaine Greenfeld, a long-time Judiciary aide and former chief counsel to Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), will also be returning, according to a Democratic source. Follow him on Twitter at @MattPalumbo12. On the Democratic side, eight additional counsels have started or will start in the next day with more staff expected to come, according to Tom Mentzer, communications director for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the committee. View Full Size. Regular price $13.99, Regular price Sale price View the profiles of people named Heather Sawyer. She spearheaded the organization’s HIV/AIDS work and the rights of HIV-positive individuals in the Midwest. They didn’t inform Grassley of the Ford letter, either. Sawyer also wrote an amicus brief, submitted on behalf of 132 members of Congress in cases brought by married gay and lesbian couples who are challenging the constitutionality of DOMA in the courts. Hilla the Killa's Corner", Hey evil succubus bitch, they found your "deleted" emails in case you're still looking for them to…, "Good timing Mr Siz, an individual never knows when they just might need one of those, in times of…", "Migrants? Sawyer was also the top Democratic staffer on the House committee investigating Planned Parenthood and worked on the House Select Committee on Benghazi. You need to be a member of 12160 Social Network to add comments! Sawyer will oversee a staff of full-time attorneys, professional staff and law clerks as well as temporary attorneys and staff for special projects. Since leaving Chicago and relocating to Washington, D.C., in 2005, Sawyer has continued to work tirelessly on behalf of LGBT Americans on the national stage. $29.95 52%, Save Feinstein staffer Heather Sawyer leaked Ford’s letter to the media in violation of Senate Rule 29(5). During her opening testimony, Feinstein tried to suggest otherwise, claiming that she held the letter accusing Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct in confidence at the request of Ford. Join 12160 Social Network. ... Feinstein staffer Heather Sawyer leaked Ford’s letter to the media in violation of Senate Rule 29(5)." Sawyer was general counsel to the panel during the hugely controversial hearings over now-Justice Brett Kavanaugh. I’d say the latter is probably the case, given that if Feinstein really cared about Ford’s allegations, she could’ve forwarded them over to the FBI when she received them. Last year, Dianne Feinstein was trying to build an “obstruction of justice” case against President Trump. 50%, Save They didn’t inform Grassley of the Ford letter, either. I wish her great luck in her new position and am certain she will go far.”, United States Senator for California Dianne Feinstein. $18.95, Regular price Join 12160 Social Network. Join Facebook to connect with Heather Sawyer and others you may know. Introduces Resolution to Remove Nancy Pelosi as House Speaker, FBI Arrests Six People For Plot To Abduct And Kill Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Fact Check: Kamala Harris Lied About Lincoln And Supreme Court During Debate. © 2020   Created by truth. Sale price Since leaving Chicago and relocating to Washington, D.C., in 2005, Sawyer has continued to work tirelessly on behalf of LGBT Americans on the national stage. Last week, a spokesperson for Feinstein denied that the leaks came from the senator's office, according to a report from CNN. Please donate what you can today! Prior to taking on the role as staff director and chief counsel, Sawyer was general counsel to Feinstein, the top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. The brief explains why many members believe that DOMA should be struck down. They didn’t inform Grassley of the Ford letter, either. Sale price Brest is staying on as staff director. Sale price SAWYER : Heather Sawyer, General Counsel 23 with Senator Feinstein. 30%, Save $79.99 $39.95 Of course, if the allegations were true and derailed Kavanaugh’s confirmation, Republicans would just put forward another nominee. Sawyer has also worked for Representatives Elijah Cummings, John Conyers and Jerrold Nadler. Comment. It was Feinstein who sat on it rather than acting. https://t.co/rPRgHVa2wZ — Sean Davis (@seanmdav) September 24, 2018 I think the best prep for next year is a light trailer, I actually purchased one,…", "Copied and placed in Killa Hilla's Special Place, Thanks Chris Report an Issue  |  $19.95 $9.97, Regular price I’ve worked closely with Heather for almost three years. $59.99, Regular price $24.99 The Judicial Crisis Network, a conservative legal group, was out with a $3 million ad buy within hours of Barrett’s official announcement and is pledging to spend $10 million within the next 30 days. Several Democrats on the Judiciary Committee are refusing to meet with Barrett. $14.97, Regular price Prior to coming to Congress, Sawyer served as assistant director of Georgetown University Law Center’s Federal Legislation Clinic, a senior counsel at Lambda Legal and an associate at Schiff Hardin. $19.95, Donald & Melania Trump First Couple Legal Tender $2 Bill, Regular price Added by Boris on October 1, 2018 at 11:31am; View Photos; Previous | Next; Favorite . The Supreme Court is scheduled to hold arguments Nov. 10 on a GOP lawsuit to strike down Obamacare. Sale price But here’s the thing: it’s one of Feinstein’s staffers that made the letter public in the first place. DAVI S : I would like t o restate a few 2 key points we mentioned a t your initial interview. Sale price $29.95, Donald & Melania Trump 2018 Christmas $2 Bill, Donald & Melania Trump 2018 Christmas Coin, Regular price