“We need to take the politics out of this situation as much as possible. Considering impeachment of a statewide-elected official is very serious, and we plan to move forward in a bipartisan manner so the charges can be fully reviewed without bias.” - Speaker Chris Benge, R-Tulsa.
DEVELOPING...
Sources are telling the
Oklahoma Political News Service tonight that as early as next week, new Speaker Chris Benge will start assigning members to a special investigative committee with full subpoena power.
It is expected that the special committee will ultimately file articles of impeachment against the embattled State Auditor and Inspector.
OKPNS will continue to investigate.
Labels: Jeff McMahan, OK House
Posted at 2/11/2008 08:06:00 PM
