Ryan removes indicted GOP lawmaker from House Energy and Commerce Committee

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Ryan removes indicted GOP lawmaker from House Energy and Commerce Committee
By Juliegrace Brufke - 08/08/18 11:59 AM EDT

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Wednesday said Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) has been removed from his post on the House Energy and Commerce Committee as a result of the lawmaker's indictment for alleged insider trading.

Collins was arrested and charged with federal securities fraud related to an Australian pharmaceutical company of which he had been the largest shareholder.

“While his guilt or innocence is a question for the courts to settle, the allegations against Rep. Collins demand a prompt and thorough investigation by the House Ethics Committee," Ryan said in a statement. "Insider trading is a clear violation of the public trust. Until this matter is settled, Rep. Collins will no longer be serving on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.”

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http://thehill.com/homenews/house/400897-ryan-removes-indicted-gop-lawmaker-from-post-on-house-energy-and-commerce

[truth_seeker]

Another one, bites the dust.

[Absalom]

Now, remove yourself from Congress, you SCHMUCK!!!