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After criticism, GOP adds woman to chair House committee
NBC News has learned that Rep. Candice Miller (R-Mich.) will be named chair of the House Administration Committee. Miller did not serve on the committee during the 112th Congress.
Lack of diversity has been an issue for the GOP, and many strategists believe that the party’s problems with women and minorities led to President Obama’s re-election.
Miller has been in Congress since 2003, and her highest committee level post is on the House Homeland Security Committee.
The House Administration Committee deals with the pertinent administrative business of the House. The committee can decide such mundane things as whether or not the House cafeterias will use paper or Styrofoam plates -- or more serious matters such as benefit packages for congressional workers and how the Library of Congress operates. The Committee also monitors the expense accounts of House members.
House Speaker John Boehner issued this statement: “From ensuring the House runs efficiently and smoothly, to making Congress more open and accessible, Candice has a big job ahead as chairman of the House Administration Committee. In her new post, Candice will provide the leadership needed to keep operating costs down, save taxpayer dollars, and help lawmakers use new technology to better engage with their constituents. And her experience as Michigan secretary of state will be invaluable given the committee’s oversight of campaign finance and election laws.
Lack of diversity has been an issue for the GOP, and many strategists believe that the party’s problems with women and minorities led to President Obama’s re-election.
Miller has been in Congress since 2003, and her highest committee level post is on the House Homeland Security Committee.
The House Administration Committee deals with the pertinent administrative business of the House. The committee can decide such mundane things as whether or not the House cafeterias will use paper or Styrofoam plates -- or more serious matters such as benefit packages for congressional workers and how the Library of Congress operates. The Committee also monitors the expense accounts of House members.
House Speaker John Boehner issued this statement: “From ensuring the House runs efficiently and smoothly, to making Congress more open and accessible, Candice has a big job ahead as chairman of the House Administration Committee. In her new post, Candice will provide the leadership needed to keep operating costs down, save taxpayer dollars, and help lawmakers use new technology to better engage with their constituents. And her experience as Michigan secretary of state will be invaluable given the committee’s oversight of campaign finance and election laws.
I know it has got to be tiring being antagonistic all the time (Insert eye roll and sigh).
My responses have NOTHING to do with political parties, etc. If I think the response is INTELLIGENT AND WELL SPOKEN, then I will respond in agreement.
You know NOTHING about me.
My responses have NOTHING to do with political parties, etc. If I think the response is INTELLIGENT AND WELL SPOKEN, then I will respond in agreement.
You know NOTHING about me.
Well said SM.
Me too.
Mike
Mike
I just wanted to say that it is okay for someone to give a shout out to another member that has comments they most closely agree with. Londres was paying Mrs.P a compliment and saying she agreed all in one.
One thing I don't like is throwing around titles like "democrat" or "republican' like they are an insult. I happen to be friends with Londres and think that maybe if we lived in the same place, we would have different political opinions. But that is just one area we differ on with many more being in complete agreement. Politics is just one aspect to people and I do respect those here who are Democrats or have more liberal views than I do.
One thing I don't like is throwing around titles like "democrat" or "republican' like they are an insult. I happen to be friends with Londres and think that maybe if we lived in the same place, we would have different political opinions. But that is just one area we differ on with many more being in complete agreement. Politics is just one aspect to people and I do respect those here who are Democrats or have more liberal views than I do.
True for all of us...sux being human but such a privilege too, eh?
Thanks for the vote of confidence but I've shown time and time again that I can "F-up" anything, given enough time and rope. LOL
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