Beason removed as Rules committee chair
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November 30, 2011
By Geoff Pallay
MONTGOMERY, Alabama: In November 2011, Scott Beason (R) was removed from his role as chair of the Rules Committee. He was replaced by Jabo Waggoner for the 2012 legislative session.[1]
Beason fell under heavy scrutiny in September 2011 after he made a comment referring to African-Americans as "aborigines."[2] In a press conference he apologized for the remark, saying it was a "careless and unnecessary" statement.[2] The comment became public as a result of the investigations into bribery and corruption in the statehouse stemming from a bill related to bingo. Beason wore a wire for the FBI, and he made the comment when discussing legislation with a former legislator.[2]
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- ↑ Gadsen Times, "Beason out as Senate Rules Committee chairman," November 15, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Birmingham News, "Alabama state Sen. Scott Beason apologizes for calling black people 'aborigines'" September 28, 2011
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