JAKARTA: Yet another proposal has been made to create a police force devoted to members of Congress in a bid to give teeth to lawmakers’ subpoena and arrest powers, and to strengthen their independence.
In filing House Bill No. 4914, Deputy Speaker Vilma Santos-Recto sought the establishment of a “Congressional Police Force” so the House and the Senate would not be so dependent on the executive branch.
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