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AndyinPA wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 10:25 pm As I've heard said, then abortion would be a sacrament.

Johnson has submitted his resignation from Congress on Tuesday and his term as Congressman will end January 21 with him taking his position as University President the following day.

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This is earlier than his projected date of March 15.

Johnson's appointment as President has been met with numerous criticism from YSU students, faculty and donors with some criticizing the Univerity Board of Trustees' closed search process, as well as Johnson's lack of higher education experience and comments made regarding "indoctrination" in higher education.

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 10:25 pm As I've heard said, then abortion would be a sacrament.

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2023 10:25 pm As I've heard said, then abortion would be a sacrament.

neeneko wrote: ↑Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:40 pm

Jim Jordan and James Comer get shut down in effort to block probe of right-wing activist

Sarah K. Burris
January 2, 2024 7:41PM ET

Washington, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb sent a letter to Reps. James Comer (R-KY) and Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Tuesday saying that he won't be cooperating with their investigations into conspiracy theories about a far-right judicial activist.

"After thoughtful consideration, I must reiterate what I stated in my prior correspondence of November 13, 2023: our office has a longstanding policy—consistent with the policies of law enforcement agencies across the country—not to confirm, deny, or otherwise comment on potential or pending investigations," explained Schwalb.

The lawmakers sought confirmation of, and documents related to, a "reported effort to investigate Leonard Leo and certain nonprofit organizations with which he is affiliated."

Schwalb explained that refusing to confirm or deny anything preserves the integrity of the investigation.

"Nothing in your latest letter sets forth a persuasive reason for deviating from that principled, well-established policy," said the letter.

He also explained that Congress typically doesn't request any information from federal, state, or local law enforcement from potential or pending investigations.




https://www.rawstory.com/leonard-leo-ja ... er-jordan/

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will undergo a stem cell transplant, his office announced on Friday, which is expected to keep him out of Washington and working remotely until February.

In August 2023, the Louisiana Republican announced that he had been diagnosed with a form of blood cancer and had started treatment.

At the start of the new year, Republicans control just 220 seats while Democrats control 213, a narrow majority that means the House GOP can afford only a few defections on party-line priorities. That majority is poised to shrink even further by the end of the month with Ohio GOP Rep. Bill Johnson set to resign on January 21 to take a new job as president of Youngstown State University.

“Last month, Leader Scalise successfully completed induction chemotherapy and had a positive response. It has now been determined he is eligible for an autologous stem cell transplant,” the statement from Scalise’s office said.

The statement went on to say, “He is currently undergoing the transplant process, marking a significant milestone in his battle against cancer. Once the procedure is completed, he will be recovering under the supervision of his medical team and will work remotely until returning to Washington next month.”

A special election to replace former Rep. Kevin McCarthy following the speaker’s resignation last month will be held on May 21, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.

The primary for the special election is set for March 19, the governor said.

House Republicans to consider holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress
Representatives James Comer and Jim Jordan released resolution over Biden’s refusal to comply with subpoena for private testimony

Martin Pengelly in Washington
Wed 10 Jan 2024 14.00 CET

Republicans on the US House oversight committee will on Wednesday consider a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress over his refusal to comply with a subpoena for testimony.


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... epublicans

RTH10260 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:53 am

House Republicans to consider holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress
Representatives James Comer and Jim Jordan released resolution over Biden’s refusal to comply with subpoena for private testimony

Martin Pengelly in Washington
Wed 10 Jan 2024 14.00 CET

Republicans on the US House oversight committee will on Wednesday consider a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress over his refusal to comply with a subpoena for testimony.


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/202 ... epublicans

The Recount @therecount wrote: “You are the epitome of white privilege, coming into the Oversight Committee, spitting in our face, ignoring a congressional subpoena to be deposed. What are you afraid of? You have no balls.”

— Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) to Hunter Biden in the audience at House Oversight hearing

MeidasTouch @MeidasTouch wrote: Oh my god Jasmine Crockett just went nuclear on them

Sean Casten @SeanCasten wrote: Every Congressional session we get a new pin - it's our ID on the floor for the next 2 years. Today we're getting a new pin, half way through the term because the @HouseGOP didn't like the color. Big congrats to them on their first tangible accomplishment of the 118th.

Writing on X, formerly Twitter, one user said Johnson was "bending a knee to Schumer."

Political commentator Gunther Eagleman suggested a motion be filed to vacate the chair because of the spending deal.

"F*** it, if @SpeakerJohnson pushes the $1.6T spending bill through Congress, I say someone should file a motion to vacate the chair... Again," Eagleman wrote.