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‘Buckle up!’ Americans celebrate Trey Gowdy’s new role in DC
bizpacreview.com ^ | January 15, 2017 | Tom Tillison

Posted on 01/17/2017 5:39:45 AM PST by Resettozero

In what some may see as an encouraging sign of intelligence being ushered in by the incoming Trump administration, U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy has been named to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

The South Carolina Republican, popular with the conservative wing of the GOP, was chair of the Select Committee on Benghazi and will now be tasked with the oversight of the United States intelligence community in his new committee.

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TOPICS: Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: blogpimp; gowdy; intelcommittee; intelligence; inteloversight; treygowdy
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To: LibFreeUSA
I see this guy in the mold of the young, dare I say Lindsey Graham (back in 1997-98) when he was the ‘Clinton-Slayer’ as the House Representative from South Carolina during the Impeachment Hearings. Started out grandstanding, with all huff and puff, and you see what he turned out to be.

A couple of years ago, I bailed on supporting my U.S. House Representative for fear of the same thing happening to him as did to Graham. Later, I became convinced by the facts that I was wrong to fear these possibilities and wrong to withdraw my supporting Trey Gowdy. My prior posting history on FR documents my about-face in the past year or so.

I have seen much less newsworthy articles posted on FR than this item.
21 posted on 01/17/2017 6:10:44 AM PST by Resettozero
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To: MichaelCorleone
...but securing the blessing of liberty is job#1.

It's a gift from Almighty God.
22 posted on 01/17/2017 6:13:50 AM PST by Resettozero
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To: Resettozero; upchuck

Gowdy was recently appointed to serve on an existing committee.
More info:

Press release:

https://gowdy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-gowdy-joins-house-intelligence-committee

January 13, 2017 Press Release
Washington, DC – Rep. Trey Gowdy (SC-04) released the following statement after being appointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence:

“Protecting the safety and security of our fellow citizens is the preeminent function of government. When it comes to our national security, we cannot afford to take risks. The House Intelligence Committee plays a vital role in protecting Americans both at home and abroad through conducting thorough oversight of our nation’s intelligence agencies. I look forward to joining the House Intelligence Committee and working with Chairman Nunes and my colleagues to ensure national security remains the top priority in the 115th Congress.”

Background –
This is the first time a member from South Carolina has ever been named to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
As the former Chairman of the Select Committee on Benghazi, Rep. Gowdy brings to the House Intelligence Committee experience in working directly with our nation’s intelligence agencies, including but not limited to, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Department of Defense (DOD), and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).

From Greenville online:

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/politics/2017/01/13/rep-trey-gowdy-joins-intelligence-committee/96538074/

Excerpt:
Gowdy was appointed to the panel by House Republican leaders. He will continue to serve on three other committees: ethics, oversight and government reform and judiciary.

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Created in 1977, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence has never had a member from South Carolina, according to the Congressional Research Service.


23 posted on 01/17/2017 6:20:29 AM PST by Whenifhow
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To: Herman Ball

We have a very short time in this new trifecta - just under two years, in fact, with the new potential House coming up on reelection in mid terms. I am not going to invest my hopes and dreams in something wishfully promised as an outcome by sitting back and believing “trust us.”

It is time to DELIVER - now, right now! They need to DO it and stopping giving us some wisp of hope they’ll do the right thing. We been there done that.


24 posted on 01/17/2017 6:23:16 AM PST by Gaffer
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To: Resettozero

Very true, we “Stand fast in the liberty by wherewith Christ has made us free...” Gal 5:1.

I was really referring to the preamble to the Constitution to secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.

Indeed, the author of liberty is God.


25 posted on 01/17/2017 6:24:46 AM PST by MichaelCorleone (Jesus Christ is not a religion. He's the Truth.)
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To: kelly4c
Wait, I thought Freepers loved Trey Gowdy? Puzzling

He was disappointing when handed the Benghazi hearings.

26 posted on 01/17/2017 6:28:05 AM PST by grania
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To: Whenifhow; Gaffer; Jim Robinson

Hasn’t been reported here yet by the S’burg rag; didn’t see it on 7 News but I don’t watch much.

Gaffer is right, though: Trey Gowdy definitely needs better PR service, at least here on FR — Sarah Palin country, according to the site operator.


27 posted on 01/17/2017 6:28:32 AM PST by Resettozero
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To: Whenifhow; ab01; afraidfortherepublic; al baby; AllAmericanGirl44; AZ .44 MAG; BatGuano; ...
Thanks for the ping!



Trey Gowdy Ping!

Want on or off this ping list of 50+ (and growing) FReepers? Just drop me a FReep mail.

28 posted on 01/17/2017 6:44:11 AM PST by upchuck (... I'm beyond elated to bid him a permanent farewell. ~ Peter Heck -- peterheck.com)
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To: Resettozero

I guess I like Gowdy, but his rhetoric seems more aimed at saber rattling for the sake of fund-raising than actually having any sort of consequences.

Maybe that will change now. I hope so.


29 posted on 01/17/2017 7:31:27 AM PST by Bubba Gump Shrimp (A Liberal is someone who cannot accept that there is a Law of Unintended Consequences)
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To: Resettozero

Oh, he’s a good talker, no doubt. However as to actually doing something, Gowdy’s about the same level of hack as the rest of the Congress.


30 posted on 01/17/2017 8:52:06 AM PST by onedoug
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To: Gaffer

Absolutely!


31 posted on 01/17/2017 8:54:18 AM PST by Herman Ball
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To: Resettozero
U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy has been named to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

He'll do us proud... what wonderful news!!!!

32 posted on 01/17/2017 9:20:31 AM PST by GOPJ ("Reporters honored MLK by spreading hate & lies. News at 11." - Freeper FreedomGuru)
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To: Resettozero
I thought that Howdy/Gowdy was not going to run again?

As usual, a rough, tough prosecutor, just like Daryl Issa, proves that under fire, his balls become B-Bs or maybe mouse-nuts.

Typical politician, all talk, no action.

That fanatical whore should be in prison, but gowdy is too proper, too refined, too civil and in reality, too damned scared.

33 posted on 01/17/2017 9:40:31 AM PST by USS Alaska (Kill all mooselimb, terrorist savages, with extreme prejudice! Deus Vult!)
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To: USS Alaska
I thought that Howdy/Gowdy was not going to run again?

I believe you.
34 posted on 01/17/2017 10:00:46 AM PST by Resettozero
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To: Resettozero

Time for results.


35 posted on 01/17/2017 10:01:59 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Gaffer

I’m with you. I like Gowdy but he has been all hat and no cattle.


36 posted on 01/17/2017 11:06:19 AM PST by jch10 (President Trump, President Trump, President Trump! I just love saying that!)
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To: Gaffer

Trey Gowdy= one of America’s best Senators and Prosecutors. As for Benghazi and other hearings, don’t forget the stonewalling by the Obama administration and complicity on the intelligence community and DOJ


37 posted on 01/18/2017 8:42:01 AM PST by stocksthatgoup (Imagine that!)
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