Waxman Turns the Key in the House Oversight Committee's Ignition: Thursday

[CorpGovActivist]

http://oversight.house.gov/schedule.asp

: )

I wonder if it's standing-room only? I'm hearing that a lot of MSM plans to devote top-tier, veteran reporters to his committee from the word go.

- Dave

P.S. If time allows, I'll swing by and give an eyewitness report for DU.

[porphyrian]

1. Kick ass, Congressman. We're counting on you. - n/t

[Rex]

2. Go Henry!

Waxman is going to mop the floor with the BFEE.

[Frustratedlady]

3. Maybe we should all send an email of encouragement?

Anyone have his e/m addy? These people need to know they have support. He's in a vulnerable position and he shouldn't be alone in his fight.

[Jeffersons Ghost]

4. K&R

[wryter2000]

5. Hot damn

I've been waiting for this. Hope CSPAN works for me on this computer.

:popcorn:

[ChairmanAgnostic]

6. won't happen. I'll put money on it. Watch for some emergency or terra alert

or some other disruption by Team Bush. Watch for it, anticipate, and prepare for it. Waxman's efforts will be lost in the flotsam and jetsam.

[CorpGovActivist]

7. The LA Times and Other CA Outlets...

... are wise to that tactic. That, plus they've been treated professionally at all stages by Waxman's folks.

- Dave

[ItsTheMediaStupid]

33. Hey Dave - Good to see you around

nm

[midnight]

27. I know you don't want us to get our hopes up because of all

the coruption that has prevented justice from doing it's job, but it's time to think it's possible. We all need to hang tough, and know that it is our time now. Nothing less will do. Not after all the twists and turns that have taken this country by the brink. Hang tough. Because the ignition will be starting. Please buckle up, and stay alert.

[MannyGoldstein]

8. Waxman Rocks.

Seems to be one of the few actual Democrats in Congress.

[brazos121200]

9. I think its too late for any more fake terror alerts to derail the investigations..

Congressmen, start your engines!

[grasswire]

10. it would be great if you could report for us

I'd appreciate it a LOT.

[CorpGovActivist]

11. MapQuest Says It's...

... 9.99 miles away. If my schedule allows, I'll be there.

- Dave

[fooj]

14. Thanks!

Much appreciated.

[Bjorn Against]

12. Does anyone know what is expected to happen at this meeting...

The link says virtually nothing, simply that it is an organizational meeting which does not mean a whole lot. That being said I do realize that Waxman is ready to launch some serious investigations, I am just wondering if we know what is on the agenda for Thursday.

[CorpGovActivist]

15. I Suspect...

... that he'll lay out some ground rules for the media.

Incidentally, the GOP members have been selected now, too: http://oversight.house.gov/about/members.asp

Chris Shays of CT is a good GOP member to have on the committee, and may help provide air cover on more controversial subpoenas.

- Dave

[DemReadingDU]

21. more info on the committee, rules & responsibilities

Representative Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced the appointment of the Democratic members of the committee for the 110th Congress.

"I am pleased that the Leadership has appointed such talented and experienced members to the committee," said Chairman Waxman. "Our committee has the responsibility to conduct oversight and provide accountability, and I am confident this new team of members will investigate important issues fairly and effectively."


read more...
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/node/17355

[malaise]

13. Please do

I'll be following this with much interest.

[pacalo]

16. Hell, yeah! That's my day off!

I'll be glued to C-Span on Thursday! Pop the popcorn!

[DemReadingDU]

17. Ready! Thanks for the heads-up!

[SeattleGirl]

18. Gentlemen (and Ladies), Start. Your. Engines!

I can't WAIT for this!!!

[conscious evolution]

19. I can't wait to for the show to begin

I was nosing around in the committee website and came across the whistle-blowers tips line page
http://oversight.house.gov/tip_lines.asp
---Tip Lines


Iraq Contracting
This tip line has been established to assist the Special Investigations Division in investigating potential fraud, waste, and abuse in the awarding and execution of contracts to rebuild and rehabilitate Iraq, including actions by U.S. government agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors. The confidentiality of any person providing information will be strictly preserved.



Iraq Intelligence
This tip line has been established to assist the Special Investigations Division in investigating (1) the gathering, analysis, and use of intelligence related to Iraq and (2) the improper disclosure of the identity of intelligence agents. The confidentiality of any person providing information will be strictly preserved.



Other Investigations
This tip line has been established to assist the Special Investigations Division in investigating waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs and the private sector. The confidentiality of any person providing information will be strictly preserved. --------


It looks like He is going for the jugular on them.Bushco must be shitting bricks about now.

[Tuesday_Morning]

20. Attaboy, Congressman...

... and staff!

We'd love to hear your account of it, Dave. Thanks for the heads up.

[Blackhatjack]

22. Logistics question.....

.... If Waxman's Committee is not being covered on CSPAN and/or MSM outlets, it would be useful to have regular updates throughout the day to know what is going on. However, I understand that security measures now would prevent individuals from taking any electronic devices inside and live blogging from the site -- if you know, is that correct?

I don't doubt for a minute that the MSM will be drawn to covering Waxman's Committee, but sometimes the MSM is clueless as to what is really news or important.

[CorpGovActivist]

23. Waxman's Staff...

... may end up pioneering committee self-publishing on the Internet.

Failing that, I imagine resourceful folks who know their way around the Capitol know where the wireless hotspots are.

; )

- Dave

[Blackhatjack]

26. Committee Staff self-publishing would be a real public service....

.... after all, these matters are of vital interest to the public.

The regular updates on MSM will likely have a biased spin that more seasoned watchers will be expecting, but to the public tuning in for the first time these spin sessions will likely misinform as much as inform them.

[CorpGovActivist]

32. Cost-Effective Now, Too

Whereas in the past, this was prohibitively expensive and/or technical, now it's pretty easy.

Plus, if even a single committee made noise about doing this sort of end-run around C-SPAN and the MSM, I am willing to bet that C-SPAN would fall into line quickly, just to keep everything under their umbrella. There's really no reason why there shouldn't at least be audio of every hearing that takes place.

- Dave

[vanboggie]

24. Wow, Kucinch on committee too :)

Go Henry and Dennis!! :yourock:

Most definitely :popcorn: time!

[hootinholler]

25. Wax On, Wax Off! n/t

[wordpix]

28. Thanks so much, CorpGovActivist, we need some good news Thursday

Today it is nothing but bad news with BushCo's war dragging the world down.

Intentionally provoking Iran is their latest.

[EFerrari]

29. Make it so!

lol

:toast:

K&R

[radfringe]

30. kick

[Laurab]

31. Waxman's only problem after turning the key -

should be which direction to go first - there are so many! I hope you CAN get there Dave - and I hope the "internets" can help get the important things covered by the MSM.

[Oilwellian]

34. This gives new meaning to Bill Maher's "New Rules"

And the right will scream, "we don't need no stinkin' rules!"

Go get em Bulldog! :toast: