US congressman reveals seats on committees are ‘literally’ bought

In a video that

Seats on Congress’ most powerful committees are literally offered for sale to special interest groups, said Representative Mo Brooks.

In a video that circulated online on Friday, Alabama Representative Mo Brooks told supporters that an entrenched system of corruption prevents Congress from passing legislation that would benefit the average American. Brooks said that both parties charge their members $1 million and beyond for chairmanships of committees, and that only those taking donations from lobbyists can afford these seats.

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