Republican U.S. House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was stripped of two high-profile committee assignments Thursday over her racist and conspiracy-laden theories, including support for violence against Democrats, in a vote that mostly played out along party lines. U.S. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy refused to take action himself to remove Taylor Greene from the committees, prompting the vote. Cast doubt on school shootingsGreene was on the education and labour committee and the budget committee. McCarthy hopes Republican victories in the 2022 midterm elections will make him speaker. Committee assignments are crucial for lawmakers for shaping legislation affecting their districts, creating a national reputation and raising campaign contributions.

Source: CBC News February 05, 2021 00:17 UTC