Rep. Mike Rogers Named Next Chairman Of House Intelligence Committee -- L.A. Times
The Michigan Republican and former FBI agent has criticized the Obama administration's interrogation policies for terrorism suspects as too restrictive.
Reporting from Washington — Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.), a former FBI agent who has criticized the Obama administration's interrogation policies for terrorism suspects as too restrictive, has been named the next chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
Rogers, who represents Michigan's 8th Congressional District, was appointed to the post by House Speaker-designate John A. Boehner (R- Ohio), who made the announcement Wednesday. Rogers replaces Rep. Peter Hoekstra of Michigan's 2nd District, the ranking Republican on the committee, who is retiring.
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My Comment: This new chairman of the House Intelligence Committee has a reputation of being very blunt (see here) .... as a fierce critic of White House interrogation and anti-terrorism policies, I expect "fireworks" in the new year.