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COMMUNICATION FROM LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT, 
                           MEMBER OF CONGRESS

  The SPEAKER laid before the House the following communication from 
Anthony Reed, Legislative Director of the Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, 
Member of Congress:

                                     House of Representatives,

                                  Washington, DC, January 9, 2004.
     Hon. J. Dennis Hastert,
     Speaker, House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to notify you formally, pursuant 
     to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, 
     that I have been served with a subpoena for testimony issued 
     by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
       After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, I 
     have determined that compliance with the subpoena is 
     consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
           Sincerely,
                                                     Anthony Reed,
     Legislative Director.

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