After criticism, GOP adds woman to chair House committee

[MrsPincince]

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.

[brice1967]

"I'm 100% percent against discrimination; I'm also 100% percent against advancement based on gender or race."

!00% with you on that statement.

[R Glass]

“Actually, I read an article that said she wasn't really qualified (had never even served on that committee), but they put her in the position because of the stink everyone was making.”


“She had not previously served on the Administration Committee, which makes the selection of her as the panel's chairwoman unusual.”
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/11/30/166264833/boehner-names-rep-candice-miller-chairwoman-of-house-administration-committee

“In terms of seniority, Rep. Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) was next in line to become chair of the House Administration Committee, which means Miller will skip over him to take the helm. The committee's current chairman, Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Calif.), lost in the November election. A Harper spokesman did not respond to a request for comment.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/30/john-boehner-candice-miller-committee-chair_n_2220133.html



“If I were her, I'd refuse the appointment.”
Now that would be making a statement! Not only refuse it but have a Press Conference and saying something like this,” this position was given to be simply because of my Gender not because of my accomplishments. If I take this position based on this, it will be sending the wrong message to Women/Minorities everywhere.”

I’m 100% percent against discrimination; I’m also 100% against advancement based on Gender or Race.

[Barb135]

Actually, I read an article that said she wasn't really qualified (had never even served on that committee), but they put her in the position because of the stink everyone was making.

"MrsP........you saw the situation for what it REALLY was"  --- What it was, was a lot of "to do about  nothing"......

If I were her, I'd refuse the appointment.

[Vance2335]

Idiot Republicans for caving and doing this. Stand by your decisions, simple as that. No reason to appease people and give someone a job. More of an insult then anything else.

[teko]

LOL, I dont know how true it is but, this woman? Yeah, seems she will be put in charge of cafeterias. rofl! Yeah, so much for diversity eh! rofl

[Vance2335]

Do you need a cane or a seeing eye dog?