as contentious talks gear up over the farm bill, lawmakers ask to replace House Ag chairman David Scott, 76, over questions of health & competence

[basquebromance]

out with the old, and in with...a different kind of old!

Lawmakers raise health concerns as they quietly seek to replace a House chairman

Some Democratic lawmakers have been trying to gently push out Rep. David Scott as head of the House Agriculture Committee, citing questions about his effectiveness.

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[1srelluc]

Blah, pork for pork.

 

[Otis Mayfield]

One of the biggest sources of welfare and pure socialism in the country.

 

[lg325]

Hate to see some one doing a good job go. But if his health is failing it is time to gently replace him. He has a good reputation and is the type we need in congress. Maybe a rule with a limit on how long a person can serve on a committee is the answer.