who signed the impeach deputy attorney general rod rosenstein resolution

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Jul 26, 2018 · The resolution accuses Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein of seeking to block congressional oversight of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

Why did Rod Rosenstein refuse to answer questions?

"Given many opportunities to cooperate with Congress, Rod Rosenstein has demonstrated a chronic inability to answer questions important to our investigation of alleged criminal abuses of intelligence services under the previous administration. Even under subpoena, the deputy attorney general has refused to produce necessary documents, because they implicate top Department of Justice and FBI officials, including himself. His own role in fraudulent warrants and wiretapping the president's campaign is a major conflict of interest that renders him unfit to oversee the special counsel or DOJ. Removing Mr. Rosenstein from office is the only option left to Congress."

How many Republican representatives are in the article of impeachment?

A statement released through the offices of Meadows and Jordan listed eight Republican representatives who co-sponsored the articles of impeachment, although Meadows and Jordan claim 11 supporters. It is not immediately clear who the other three are. Newsweek will update this story as their names become known.

Who is Rod Rosenstein?

In his capacity as Deputy AG, Mr. Rosenstein oversaw and approved of the likely improper FISA warrant on Carter Page and subsequent surveillance of President Trump's team. His leadership has weakened Americans' faith in the intelligence community and in seeing justice served; he should be removed immediately."