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Ruemmler accused of lying by US lawmakers

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WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers said Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and White House counsel to President Barack Obama, was not being truthful Wednesday about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, rejecting her testimony that Epstein had merely "used" her.

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  1. Former Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler grilled by lawmakers on Epstein ties

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    Ruemmler accused of lying by US lawmakers

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  1. Daily Journal

    Former Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler to testify in Epstein probe (opens Daily Journal)

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    WASHINTON (AP) — Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs who was White House counsel to President Barack Obama, is set to face questioning before a House committee Wednesday about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

  2. Washington Times

    Former Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler grilled by lawmakers on Epstein ties (opens Washington Times)

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    Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs who was White House counsel to President Barack Obama, is being questioned by a House committee Wednesday about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

  3. The Guardian

    Former Obama White House counsel faces House questioning over Epstein ties (opens The Guardian)

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    Kathryn Ruemmler welcomes closed-door interview and says she had no knowledge of ongoing criminal activity lKathryn Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel under Barack Obama, is testifying on Wednesday morning before the House committee on oversight and reform about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein …

  4. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Goldman Sachs counsel Ruemmler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew he abused women (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    Goldman Sachs senior counsel Kathryn Ruemmler told members of Congress in a closed-door hearing on Wednesday that if she had known Jeffrey Epstein was abusing women or girls, she would have reported him to law enforcement.

  5. Forbes

    Kathy Ruemmler Calls Epstein A ‘Masterful Liar’ And Defends ‘Irreverent’ Conversations With Him In Congressional Testimony (opens Forbes)

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    The Epstein files show Ruemmler receiving lavish gifts and frequently conversing with “Uncle Jeffrey.”

  6. WTOP Washington DC

    Former Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler says Epstein used her to gain legitimacy (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs who was White House counsel to President Barack…

  7. Kokomo Tribune

    Former Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler questioned by House Oversight Committee about Epstein connection (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Goldman Sachs' former top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler is testifying as part of the House's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Ruemmler also served as White House counsel in President Barack Obama's administration. Her testimony Wednesday to the House Oversight Committee comes after…

  8. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: House lawmakers speak ahead of Kathy Ruemmler interview in Epstein probe (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs who was White House counsel to President Barack Obama, said Wednesday in testimony to Congress that it "was a mistake to deal with" Jeffrey Epstein but insisted she never witnessed criminal activities.

  9. WFMZ Allentown

    Lawmakers cast doubt on Kathryn Ruemmler's testimony about Epstein ties (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Goldman Sachs' former top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler is facing skepticism from lawmakers as she testifies about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Ruemmler told lawmakers in her opening statement that it was a “mistake” to work with Epstein and the he…

  10. Lamag

    CA Rep Slams Former White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler in Epstein Probe (opens Lamag)

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    Ruemmler told federal lawmakers Jeffrey Epstein was a 'masterful liar' who used her to bolster his standing after his conviction for trafficking a minor

  11. Fox News

    'She saw dollar signs': Former Obama counsel pressed over years-long Epstein ties (opens Fox News)

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    Kathryn Ruemmler faced a bipartisan grilling from the House Oversight Committee over emails revealing her friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

  12. ABC News

    Former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs calls Epstein 'masterful liar' in House probe (opens ABC News)

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    Kathy Ruemmler, formerly the top lawyer for Goldman Sachs, called Jeffrey Epstein a "masterful liar" in remarks before the House Oversight Committee Wednesday.

  13. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Ruemmler accused of lying by US lawmakers (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers said Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and White House counsel to President Barack Obama, was not being truthful Wednesday about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, rejecting her testimony that Epstein had merely "used" her.

  14. Lamag

    Kathryn Ruemmler Avoids Questions About 9/11 in Epstein Testimony (opens Lamag)

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    The former White House counsel who stepped down from her $25 million yearly post at Goldman Sachs was named by Epstein in emails with the Saudi Royal Family

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