“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will not disclose any classified information received in the course of my service with the House of Representatives, except as authorized by the House of Representatives or in accordance with its Rules.” According to the Congressional Record the following members of the House of Representatives were sworn […]
Security clearances granted to members of the House recently arrested by police, on probation and other legal problems
The United States House of Representatives has required a secrecy oath (taken once per Congress) for each Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, and employee of the chamber. Before any such person may have access to classified information, he or she must: “Solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will not disclose any classified information received in […]
Members of Congress sideline issue that require security clearances by taking Oath of Secrecy
Under clause 13 of rule XXIII, the following Members of the United States House of Representatives executed the oath for access to classified information: Robert B. Aderholt, Rodney Alexander*, Justin Amash, Mark E. Amodei, Robert E. Andrews, Michele Bachmann, Spencer Bachus, Ron Barber, Lou Barletta, Garland “Andy” Barr, John Barrow, Joe Barton, Karen Bass, […]
Maine Governor, Paul LePage, Calls Democratic Party a Bunch of Liars
Receiving a letter from the Governor of a State is always memorable. Especially if you are Maine State Representative, Katherine Cassidy, who received a unique letter from Paul LePage, the Governor of Maine. Her first thoughts were it could be a congratulatory letter for the first annual Bay of Fundy International Marathon which brought in […]
Senator Pileggi Electioneering, Obama Making History and Local Politics as usual
Whether you voted for Obama or not one thing we can all agree on is that history has been made. Some would say that another great accomplishment is that the American people have regained a higher level of confidence in the nation’s democratic process of voting. Yet the thing to consider about these successes […]