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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.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
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To: AliVeritas

To the best of my knowledge, CNN person walked in and picked it up from the rubble


1,701 posted on 05/08/2013 11:28:06 AM PDT by Roccus
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To: onyx

Rep. Pocan (D-WI) yet another worthless scumbag!!!!

I can’t believe how these bozos just divert and obscure

The ‘Rats are not interested in the facts


1,702 posted on 05/08/2013 11:28:06 AM PDT by Enchante
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To: rodguy911

Pocan full of puke!!

Just opinions...??? No bombshells??


1,703 posted on 05/08/2013 11:28:07 AM PDT by penelopesire (TIME FOR OBAMA TO ANSWER FOR BENGHAZI UNDER OATH!!)
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To: Enchante

Fox is worthless.


1,704 posted on 05/08/2013 11:28:21 AM PDT by Truth2012
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To: kristinn

I’m embarrassed that Mark Pocan is from WI.

However, he is from Madison, not real Wisconsin.


1,705 posted on 05/08/2013 11:28:21 AM PDT by Wisconsinlady (If babies had guns, they wouldn't be aborted)
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To: thouworm

Lets make sure we have enough security, dont look at anything else.

Lets be proactive!

Wow

So this is about protection, not deriliction of duty?


1,706 posted on 05/08/2013 11:28:25 AM PDT by Chickensoup (200 million unarmed " people killed in the 20th century by Leftist Totalitarian Fascists)
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To: Fresh Wind

Yes and who gives a crap about his back packing..Hes a pussy compared to this Mr Hicks.


1,707 posted on 05/08/2013 11:28:41 AM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: Fresh Wind

Referring to their testimony as opinions & of course, started out w/story about himself..tool named Pocan from WI-Madison, of course


1,708 posted on 05/08/2013 11:28:46 AM PDT by rainee (Her)
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To: piasa

Great info. Thank You!


1,709 posted on 05/08/2013 11:28:47 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: MWestMom

Could have been. The hesitation was palpable for a response.

Her question stunned me...


1,710 posted on 05/08/2013 11:28:54 AM PDT by EBH (Warning this person is a Catholic, Tea Party Patriot, and owns a copy of Atlas Shurgged)
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To: MomofMarine

Why do all these democrats have to give personal experiences? Why have they all been in dangerous situations? They should have learned from Hillary, don’t lie about being in combat.


1,711 posted on 05/08/2013 11:29:16 AM PDT by Toespi
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To: AliVeritas
Yes, but I decided that after our government insulted Libya’s president, that only news folks were allowed in.
1,712 posted on 05/08/2013 11:29:20 AM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: Chickensoup

Old f’ing news that Benghazi crap..WHAT DIFFERENCE AT THIS POINT DOES IT MAKE?????????

I DESPISE democrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


1,713 posted on 05/08/2013 11:29:22 AM PDT by tina07 (In loving memory of my father,WWII Vet. CBI 10/16/42-12/17/45, d. 11/1/85)
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To: Wisconsinlady

He’s now asking for recommendations on how the State Department can improve. THAT’S NOT THE SUBJECT OF THE HEARING.


1,714 posted on 05/08/2013 11:29:26 AM PDT by Viennacon
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To: t1b8zs

Hicks is getting caught in this web. I think.


1,715 posted on 05/08/2013 11:29:37 AM PDT by Chickensoup (200 million unarmed " people killed in the 20th century by Leftist Totalitarian Fascists)
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To: onyx
Rep. Mark Pochan talking about "what we can do next time," forget Benghazi and concentrate on next time lets stop rehashing Benghazi,

axel rears his mighty head one more time,more talking points. What bs!

1,716 posted on 05/08/2013 11:29:45 AM PDT by rodguy911 (FreeRepublic:Land of the Free because of the Brave--Sarah Palin our secret weapon)
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To: Viennacon

Show me a Dem that DOES have shame


1,717 posted on 05/08/2013 11:29:47 AM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Truth2012

Am thinking the same thing...enough of Cleveland...cover it later.


1,718 posted on 05/08/2013 11:29:53 AM PDT by matginzac
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To: Wisconsinlady

O’Pecan is playing the talking points sent to him for the hearing: change the subject to funding, repeat there is no smoking gun —with the smoke rising in the room— and lastly ‘what difference does it make at this late date?’ Slick quisling bastards


1,719 posted on 05/08/2013 11:30:11 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Being deceived can be cured.)
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To: Fresh Wind
I think the fact that there was NEVER a report of a demonstration IS a


1,720 posted on 05/08/2013 11:30:17 AM PDT by GregNH (If you can't fight, please find a good place to hide!)
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