Issa Calls for Chairman Henry Waxman to Follow His Own Committee's Rules

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Yesterday, at an Oversight and Government Reform Committee Hearing on the EPA's new Ozone Standards, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) attempted to reiterate his oft repeated request that Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) allocate equal time for questions and answers among Democrat and Republican Members. In response to his request that the rights of the minority be respected, Chairman Waxman responded, "I will have you physically removed from this meeting if you don't stop."

"Chairman Waxman's threat to remove me because I, as the ranking Republican Member on the dais, continued to insist that he follow the rules about dividing speaking opportunities and time was arrogant and unprofessional," said Issa. "His outburst and abuse of the rules detracted from the focus of the hearing. Chairman Waxman should follow the rules of his own committee and show more respect for the process and the institution."

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