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Omaha Steve

(99,660 posts)
Wed Nov 28, 2012, 11:41 PM Nov 2012

Lee Terry to chair commerce subcommittee

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Joseph Morton

WASHINGTON — Worried about the brakes on your foreign-made minivan? Concerned about scammers while buying Aunt Ginny that Christmas present online?

Have no fear — Rep. Lee Terry soon will be on the case.

The Omaha Republican finally got his gavel. He was named chairman Wednesday of the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Among the many areas covered by that wide-ranging subcommittee: e-commerce, trade, sports, data security, consumer protections, product safety, privacy, motor vehicle safety and travel and tourism.

FULL story at link.


Read more: http://www.omaha.com/article/20121128/NEWS/121129550/1685#lee-terry-to-chair-commerce-subcommittee

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Lee Terry to chair commerce subcommittee (Original Post) Omaha Steve Nov 2012 OP
Why is it I don't feel confident here? Archae Nov 2012 #1
Your instincts are correct. Cowpunk Nov 2012 #2

Cowpunk

(719 posts)
2. Your instincts are correct.
Thu Nov 29, 2012, 12:07 AM
Nov 2012

Lee Terry is a total dipshit. He still maintains the Iraq war was a good idea, and that tax cuts boost revenue.

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