I admit that there are politicians I like and many others I dislike. However Gowdy is one of those ‘tweeners where ya just kinda keep distance and nod your head. But then again, he’s also had his “fad boy” moment for the Right as well when many called for him to run for Prez in 2016 – PB/TK
Trey Gowdy Picked To Replace Chaffetz As House Oversight Chair – By Matt Shuham / June 8 2017
The Republican Steering Committee on Thursday chose Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) to lead the high-profile House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Politico first reported the committee’s decision, noting that the full GOP conference would still have to confirm Gowdy for the job.
The South Carolina congressman would take over for the Oversight Committee’s current chair, Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), who last month announced that he would finish his current term early, on June 30. Chaffetz cited a “little bit of a midlife crisis” after turning 50 in March, the Deseret News reported.
In a statement, Chaffetz said chairing the committee had been the “privilege of a lifetime” and said Gowdy “has a long history of demanding accountability, upholding transparency, and relentlessly pursuing the truth.”
In a separate statement, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) said “Trey Gowdy possesses the experience and deep commitment to transparency and accountability necessary to be the House’s next Oversight chairman.”
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