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Igel

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6. Properly, committees only have authority acting as a committee.

Reply to ancianita (Reply #4)

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 07:50 PM

Jul 23

Members sometimes declare themselves to be "plenipotentiary committees of one" and throw their non-existent weight around, but unless functioning with the authorization of the committee, they're acting as private citizens. But they manage to have power when they vote and so we act like they aren't usurping power.

It's less egregiously awkward when they're part of the majority of a committee, because solidarity will say the committee with have the person's back. But the actual rules governing the committee ... They're only useful when they can be used for a "good" reason. However that's defined.

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House Oversight Committee subpoenas Ghislaine Maxwell for deposition [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 23 OP

Interesting.I didn't think House oversight could be conducted when the House was in recess per the Speaker ancianita Jul 23 #1

I have seen both chambers hold hearings during these periods BumRushDaShow Jul 23 #3

Okay... With Google's DeepMind AI help I also found this announcement from the Oversight Committee: ancianita Jul 23 #4

Properly, committees only have authority acting as a committee. Igel Jul 23 #6

Look at the letterhead & read the last two paragraphs; looks to me like Comer's officially representing the committee. ancianita Jul 23 #7

Comer is the Chair of the Committee BumRushDaShow Jul 24 #10

Understood. Thanks. ancianita Jul 24 #11

Anybody know what the statute of limitations for a perjury charge is? Buddyzbuddy Jul 23 #2

I'm certainly not holding my breath waiting for her to tell the truth..... groundloop Jul 23 #5

This will give little mikey a new pucker factor. republianmushroom Jul 23 #8

Good luck, Ghislaine! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 23 #9

The deal has been struck after DOJ visit so now Farmer Comer can have travelingthrulife Jul 24 #12