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Friday, December 17, 2010

Boehner Appoints GOP Members to the House Intelligence Committee

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WHAT NO DEMOCRATS ........ UGH


Washington, Dec 17 - 
Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-OH) today appointed Republican members to the House Intelligence Committee, joining Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), who Boehner previously announced would serve as chairman.  He issued the following statement:

“The members of the House Intelligence Committee are charged with one of the most significant responsibilities of Congress – keeping the American people safe by ensuring our nation’s intelligence community has the resources and authorities it needs to succeed and conducting effective oversight of the Administration. Republicans have made a Pledge to America to keep our nation secure at home and abroad, and I am confident that the experience and expertise that all of our Members bring to their posts will enhance the effectiveness of the Committee. I look forward to working with them.”

NOTE: Following are the returning GOP members of the House Intelligence Committee in the 112th Congress:

  • Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), Chairman
  • Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX)
  • Rep. Sue Myrick (R-NC)
  • Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL)
  • Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX)
  • Rep. Peter King (R-NY)

New GOP members of the House Intelligence Committee include:

  • Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN)
  • Rep. Joe Heck (R-NV)
  • Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ)
  • Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA)
  • Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL)
  • Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA)

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