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S.J.Res. 240 (93rd)

A joint resolution requiring full public access to all facts and the fruits of all investigations relating to Watergate and full public access to all papers, documents, memoranda, tapes, and transcripts during the period January 20, 1969, through August 9, 1974.

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18 September 1974

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Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.

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Summary

Declares that the President of the United States shall assure full public access to all facts connected with and relating to Watergate matters and the fruits of all investigations conducted pursuant thereto. States that, except in cases clearly vital to the national security interests of the United States, the President shall afford the American public full access to all such papers, documents, memorandums, tapes, and transcripts originating at any time during the period January 20, 1969, through August 9, 1974, at the earliest practicable time and in an adequate and effective manner.

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