Rep. Matt Gaetz introduces 'PENCIL' resolution
barring Adam Schiff from accessing classified information
Posted By: Moritz55, 1/26/2023 9:40:44 PM
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL, introduced the "Preventing Extreme Negligence with Classified Information Licenses," or PENCIL Resolution," on Thursday that would bar Rep. Adam Schiff, D-CA, from accessing any classified information. PENCIL stands for "The resolution expresses the sense of the U.S. House of Representatives that Congressman Adam Schiff should not have access to classified information, should be investigated by the House Ethics Committee, and should have his comments made during any proceeding of Congress regarding Russian Collusion and the Trump campaign be officially struck from the record," Gaetz's office said in a statement.
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cut suggestion: 'Not even George Santos
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Love the acronym. What a shame he couldn’t add four more words whose acronym would be NECK