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Live Thread: Benghazi Whistleblowers Hearing 11:30 A.M. EDT 5/08/13
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform ^ | Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Posted on 05/08/2013 6:00:25 AM PDT by kristinn

Hearing details:

WASHINGTON – House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa today announced three witnesses who will appear at a full committee hearing, “Benghazi: Exposing Failure and Recognizing Courage,” on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 11:30 AM in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.

“I applaud these individuals for answering our call to testify in front of the Committee. They have critical information about what occurred before, during, and after the Benghazi terrorist attacks that differs on key points from what Administration officials – including those on the Accountability Review Board – have portrayed,” said Issa. “Our committee has been contacted by numerous other individuals who have direct knowledge of the Benghazi terrorist attack, but are not yet prepared to testify. In many cases their principal reticence of appearing in public is their concern of retaliation at the hands of their respective employers. While we may yet add additional witnesses, this panel will certainly answer some questions and leave us with many new ones.”

Witnesses: Mr. Mark Thompson
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism
US Department of State

Mr. Gregory Hicks
Foreign Service Officer and former Deputy Chief of Mission/Chargé d’Affairs in Libya
US Department of State

Mr. Eric Nordstrom
Diplomatic Security Officer and former Regional Security Officer in Libya
US Department of State

In October 2012, the Oversight Committee held the first hearing on the Benghazi attacks, which exposed denials of security requests and forced the Administration to acknowledge that the attacks were not sparked by a protest of a YouTube video, contrary to claims made by Obama Administration officials.

*** NOTE: Press seating will be reserved, but limited. Please arrive early (hearing room will open to press at 10:30 AM) to guarantee a seat. An overflow area will be available. ***

Hearing Details:
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
“Benghazi: Exposing Failure and Recognizing Courage”
Full Committee, Chairman Darrell Issa, (R-CA) 11:30 a.m. in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building and streaming live at oversight.house.gov.

The hearing is also scheduled to be shown live on C-SPAN 3 and Fox News.

Live stream at C-SPAN.

Also check Fox News live stream.


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To: ConservativeMan55

Issa had better man up and burn that witch from Hell to breakfast.


21 posted on 05/08/2013 6:18:06 AM PDT by Jimmy Valentine (DemocRATS - when they speak, they lie; when they are silent, they are stealing the American Dream)
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To: kristinn

“Our committee has been contacted by numerous other individuals who have direct knowledge of the Benghazi terrorist attack, but are not yet prepared to testify.”

Any of them victims who were there in Benghazi on 9/11/12?

It was eight months ago. Supposedly there were around 30 people. They can’t all still be in the hospital. We don’t even have their names, never mind their testimony. Not a single one. WHY?

What did they witness? What is the nature of their injuries? What were they doing there?


22 posted on 05/08/2013 6:18:11 AM PDT by HomeAtLast
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To: kristinn

Bookmark for 2:11 from now.


23 posted on 05/08/2013 6:19:10 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson ("Every nation has the government that it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))
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To: Clint N. Suhks
MSM *crickets*.

Bears repeating. It's astonishing the things they find that are "more important" like the present's comments about sexual problems in the military.

24 posted on 05/08/2013 6:19:11 AM PDT by MulberryDraw (That which cannot be paid, won't be paid.)
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To: pollywog
Me too! Especially the praying.
25 posted on 05/08/2013 6:21:36 AM PDT by MagnoliaB
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To: kristinn
Who is the fourth whistle blower who is not testifying?
26 posted on 05/08/2013 6:21:53 AM PDT by Truth29
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To: kristinn; waterhill; ixtl

Somebody make sure Obama or Hillary don’t make any last minute plans for a trip out of the country today...(((ping)))


27 posted on 05/08/2013 6:22:07 AM PDT by Envisioning (It's the Jihad, stupid......)
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To: penelopesire

” May God Bless these brave Whistleblowers” ..... Because The Dictator and his National Network of Propaganda is going to crucify them.


28 posted on 05/08/2013 6:22:18 AM PDT by Boston Blackie
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To: kristinn

Bump


29 posted on 05/08/2013 6:22:35 AM PDT by Cap Huff
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To: treetopsandroofs
“MSM *crickets*.” They’re milking Cleveland for all they can to distract from this.

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"There is no elephant in the room."
30 posted on 05/08/2013 6:24:10 AM PDT by ZX12R (Never forget the heroes of Benghazi, who were abandoned to their deaths by Obama)
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To: MulberryDraw
It's astonishing criminally complicit & treasonous the things they find that are "more important" ..

Never more true than today, FRiends :


             

31 posted on 05/08/2013 6:24:28 AM PDT by tomkat
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To: kristinn; everyone

Thanks kristinn and thanking everyone here that loves this nation. You are here so I know you love America. Thanking each of you.


32 posted on 05/08/2013 6:25:17 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: Homer_J_Simpson
Bookmark for 2:11 from now.

Probably not necessary since this thread will be getting 3 bumps/sec. by then.

33 posted on 05/08/2013 6:25:28 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson ("Every nation has the government that it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))
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To: kristinn

Thank you for starting this thread!


34 posted on 05/08/2013 6:26:51 AM PDT by blueyon (The U. S. Constitution - read it and weep)
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To: Envisioning

Say goodbye To Hillary’s plans to run for POTUS.


35 posted on 05/08/2013 6:28:09 AM PDT by safetysign
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To: kristinn

Bookmark


36 posted on 05/08/2013 6:28:22 AM PDT by MadelineZapeezda (“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”....Ben Franklin)
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Country Roads Take Me Home. Take Our Nation Back to the Place Where We Belong. In Jesus Name ... Amen.


37 posted on 05/08/2013 6:28:59 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: kristinn

IBD Editorials

Dems’ Benghazi Hearing Mission: Help Hillary For 2016

Posted 05/07/2013 06:31 PM ET

“What difference, at this point, does it make?” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton infamously shouted at a Jan. 23 Senate hearing when asked if the...

“What difference, at this point, does it make?” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton infamously shouted at a Jan. 23 Senate hearing when asked if the... View Enlarged Image

Benghazi: Congressional Democrats will go all-out to protect their likely 2016 presidential nominee. They won’t ask why a 10-man SWAT team was sent to arrest a filmmaker while pleas for help in Benghazi were ignored.

http://news.investors.com/print/ibd-editorials/050713-655152-benghazi-hearings-jeopardize-hillary-2016-chances.aspx


38 posted on 05/08/2013 6:29:15 AM PDT by KeyLargo
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To: KeyLargo
Military Scramble Order Overseas, How They Work
First, I've got over 26 years working in military control towers, most of them as the watch supervisor/crew chief on duty.
Scrambling aircraft to respond to urgent situations normally starts at the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
The scramble order comes down through a secured phone call on a direct line.
In the attack on the U.S. embassy on Benghazi, the drone control would have been from MacDill AFB, FL, by U.S. Central Command, and would have been in direct contact, or maybe even remote control to the situation room in the White House.
Watch this 4 minute 48 second video Inside the Situation Room.
The pResident SHOULD HAVE issued to order to scramble fighters to Benghazi, to get there in minimum time.
Then he SHOULD HAVE issued a second order scrambling AC-130 gunships to respond to Benghazi, and have them stand by for more orders. This should have been controlled by the pResident, who should have monitored and responded with guidance from his Situation Room, Read
Here's one more piece of information.
Like Rush said:

Now we know that Obama was in the room watching Benghazi attack live.

I know from experience in the government (over 30 years) that the communication system allows for IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION to the SITUATION ROOM,
as well as other agencies, of notification of a critical situation such as this.
I'm sure technology has changed and only gotten better since I retired, but read this with focus onFLASH OVERRIDE and FLASH.
There is more you need to read.
Read post #48 of ""Under God" Removed By Obama During Inaguration Pledge" and know that we were warned of this.


This has been planned for a VERY LONG TIME.
Obama is solely responsible for this.
Hillary claimed “No Knowledge” of gun running
and told Rand Paul he needed to ask the CIA
.


Let's look at some of the facts.
So, let us remember. For a better understanding of the issue, read HISTORY of Mohammed ( spelled variously; Mahomet, Muhammed, Mehmet, etc. ). then watch William Federer explain it, from Jan. 25, 2012 at CC Chino Hills, CA. It's a MUST WATCH for everyone,Christians, Athiests and even Muslims!

As retired military myself, I've seen the damage of "keeping secrets" about bad leaders.
Obama is EVIL, pure and simple.
Please watch Glenn Beck with Trevor Loudon & his book "Barack Obama and the Enemies Within".
Then watch the 29 minute 13 seconds video Trevor Loudon- An Urgent (and chilling) Message for America.

Obama may be feigning "incompetence," thinking he's too sly, being a "wolf in sheep's clothing" since his mentoring was from Fabian Fascism..
The "Establishment Republicans" will probably NOT want to IMPEACH the TREASONIST Barack Hussein Obama II.
But it's better for the country that Obama suffer the penalty, the strongest penalty for his actions, and his inactions.
Let's look at the Presidential Oaths of Office.
Now who among us really believes Obama did any of that ?
To Obama, that was "Just words. Just speeches! "
Damn him ! Damn him to hell !

I'll finish this with asking you to read Watch the 18 minute 56 second documentary video "Absolutely Uncertain" at "theBLAZE.com" or on YouTube.com, narrated by Irina, the 23-year-old “Jewish New Yorker” and a former Obama supporter .

One other suggestion, read DID OBAMA WANT STEVENS DEAD?
The language is a little abrasive, but spot on. Also read:
39 posted on 05/08/2013 6:30:37 AM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: HomeAtLast
Any of them victims who were there in Benghazi on 9/11/12?

It was eight months ago. Supposedly there were around 30 people. They can’t all still be in the hospital. We don’t even have their names, never mind their testimony. Not a single one. WHY?

WHY? Somebody finally asked the right question....because perhaps they were not State Department employees but an intelligence agency's people dealing with the gun running and clean up....which opens up a whole new nest of problems in the form of Iran Contra.

How else do you keep these people who were left to die except for the bravery of 2 people refusing to follow orders. No, there would be at least one with a concise and gratitude if not for a serious reason they stay silent.

40 posted on 05/08/2013 6:32:04 AM PDT by Lady Heron
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