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Bentley Impeachment Subcommittee Review Subpoenas and Hiring Special Consel

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A legislative committee probing if there are grounds to impeach Gov. Robert Bentley has created subcommittees to review possible subpoenas and the hiring of a special counsel. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike Jones on Tuesday announced appointments to the two subcommittees. One will review candidates for the position of special counsel. The other will recommend what subpoenas should be issued…

Committee Begins Impeachment Probe into Governor Bentley

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A committee of lawmakers opened impeachment hearings against Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, beginning a probe on whether there are grounds to remove the two-term Republican from office. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike Jones opened the hearings Wednesday by noting the seriousness of the committee’s task. Twenty-three representatives in April signed impeachment article accusing Bentley of corruption and neglect of duty….