Congressman Hoekstra (R-Mich.) Twitters an Iraq Security Breach

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http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docid=news-000003026945

Congressman Twitters an Iraq Security Breach
By John M. Donnelly, CQ Staff


A congressional trip to Iraq this weekend was supposed to be a secret.

But the cat’s out of the bag now, thanks to a member of the House Intelligence Committee who broke an embargo via Twitter.

A delegation led by House Minority Leader John A. Boehner , R-Ohio, arrived in Iraq earlier today, and because of Rep. Peter Hoekstra , R-Mich., the entire world — or at least Twitter.com readers—now know they’re there.

“Just landed in Baghdad,” messaged Hoekstra, a former chairman of the Intelligence panel and now the ranking member, who is routinely entrusted to keep some of the nation’s most closely guarded secrets.

Before the delegation left Washington, they were advised to keep the trip to themselves for security reasons. A few media outlets, including Congressional Quarterly, learned about it, but agreed not to disclose anything until the delegation had left Iraq.

Nobody expected, though, that a lawmaker with such an extensive national security background would be the first to break the silence. And in such a big way.

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[Hawkeye-X]

1. Obviously not very intelligent - Hoestra can do himself an favor and resign

and turn himself in to the nearest US Marshal's office. Charges will be brought upon very soon for treason.

[stillcool]

2. Here come the shoes!!

[DS1]

3. MORON!

[malletgirl02]

4. Security Clearance

You know, if the average military person or civilian with a security clearance did something like this they would be fired/discharged and lose their clearance. Also prior to being discharged in the case of the military person there would be a court martial