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| Jan 27, 1998 | RESPONSE FROM REPRESENTATIVE LYNCH |
9 1/2 Schantz Street Warren, Pennsylvania 16365 Dear Gary, Thank you for your recent letter explaining your involvement in legal proceedings. Although I regret the circumstances prompting you to write to me, I am glad to hear from you. Your legal situation appears to be a sensitive matter, and I appreciate you asking for my assistance in it; however, I do not have the power or the authority to call for a federal investigation. I recommend that you contact Congressman John Peterson at (814) 726-3910 to discuss this matter. I noted that you have already sent a letter to him. If it is possible, he would have the capability to honor your request concerning this federal issue. Thank you again for writing to me.
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| Mar 1, 1998 | RESPONSE FROM SENATOR SANTORUM |
Mr. Gary D. Lauffenberger
Dear Mr. Lauffenberger
Thank you for
your recent correspondence. I've reviewed your informaition and directed an inquiry to the appropriate officials at the U.S. Department of Justice.
As soon as I receive a reply, I will be in touch with you again. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact my Pittsburgh office if you have any questions,
Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum
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| Mar 29, 1998 | LETTER FROM SENATOR SANTORUM |
Mr. Gary D. Lauffenberger
Dear Mr. Lauffenberger
Enclosed is the response I received from the U.S. Department of Justice in regard to your case.
I regret that the response is not what we had hoped it would be. However, I trust that the information provided will be helpful.
Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum
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| May 4, 1998 | RESPONSE BY DOJ TO SANTORUM |
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Office of the Assistant Attorney General
Washington, D.C. 20530
May 4, 1998
The Honorable Rick Santorum
Dear Senator Santorum,
Your letter to Ms. Sheila Anthony, Office of Legislative Affairs, on behalf of your constituent, Gary D. Lauffenberger, has been forwarded to the Criminal Division for a response.
In
his letter Mr. Lauffenberger requests that a federal investigation be conducted into matters raised by three cases which appear to be in current litigation in state court. Other than providing the names of two of the cases and noting that he is a party in the third case, Mr. Lauffenberger provides no information that would enable us to evaluate whether federal action is warranted. His letter references an attached opinion and order and a
website address as sources for facts about his claims. Unfortunately, the referenced order was not attached to the letter we received, the website address was invalid, and our independent research efforts were unproductive. As a result, we lack sufficient facts upon which to review his claims.
Should Mr. Lauffenberger have information indicating that a federal crime has been committed, he should provide it to the local office of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation for whatever further action may be appropriate.
We hope this information is helpful. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
John C. Keeney
Mark Richard
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| Aug 3, 1998 | RESPONSE FROM FBI |
In Reply, Please refer to
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Mr Gary Lauffenberger
Dear Mr. Lauffenberger,
Reference is made to
your July 13, 1998 letter to the Erie Resident Agency of the Pittsburgh Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Your letter was referred to me for a response.
The Pittsburgh Division of the FBI received and carefully reviewed the referenced correspondence. It was found that the facts as related in your letter do not give rise to the level of a violation of any criminal law which is investigated by the FBI. Accordingly, the FBI is precluded from becoming involved in the matters you raised at this time.
Jeffrey B. Killeen
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| Sept 28, 1998 | RESPONSE FROM GENERAL COUNSEL |
Gary D. Lauffenberger
Dear Mr. Lauffenberger
Your letter to Governor Ridge was forwarded to me for a response. Thank you for sharing your concerns withe the Governor's Office. However, The Governor's Office has no jurisdiction to intervene and commence a criminal prosecution
as you have suggested. For that reason, we will take no further action in this matter.
Although the Governor's Office is unable to provide you with further assistance, nevertheless, thank you for writing.
Susan Hueston
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| Mar 4, 1998 | RESPONSE FROM COURT ADMINISTRATOR |
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA COURTS 1515 Market Street, Suite 1414 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (215) 560-6300
9 ½ Schantz Street Warren, PA 16365 Dear Mr. Lauffenberger, I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your letter sent February 18, 1999 to Nancy Sobolevitch, Court Administrator of Pennsylvania. Please be advised that the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts functions as the managerial and ministerial arm of the Pennsylvania Judiciary. As such, this office is not constitutionally or statutorily authorized to provide legal representation or advise to the public. I contacted Clerk of Courts Susan Kosinski, and I was informed that she has provided you with the information you have requested to the best of her ability. I am sorry we can be of no further assistance. I trust I have been responsive to your inquiry.
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