Mica (FL) likely to lose transportation committee post
I have mixed feelings. He would be very open to a federal roadworks project, but the last time federal money came into town, it opened the door to massive corruption.
Mica likely to lose transportation committee post
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. John Mica, newly elected to his 11th term in Congress, is fighting this week to keep his place within the Republican leadership -- even though the Winter Park legislator is unlikely to stay atop the powerful House transportation committee.
Mica has been senior Republican on that committee for six years – and chairman for the past two -- which is the maximum allowed under rules adopted by Republicans nearly two decades ago.
The post has enabled Mica to steer more than $300 million in federal dollars to Central Florida for the SunRail commuter line while also enabling him to pass legislation that allows new toll lanes on Interstate-4.
But when Republicans decide this month whom they want to lead House committees next year, it's expected that Mica will be required to relinquish the transportation gavel -- despite the decision this week by GOP leaders that U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's running mate, can remain as House budget chair in spite of the six-year limit.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/os-mica-seeks-transportation-chair-waiver-20121115,0,3152524.story
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