Lee Terry to chair commerce subcommittee

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Joseph Morton

WASHINGTON — Worried about the brakes on your foreign-made minivan? Concerned about scammers while buying Aunt Ginny that Christmas present online?

Have no fear — Rep. Lee Terry soon will be on the case.

The Omaha Republican finally got his gavel. He was named chairman Wednesday of the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Among the many areas covered by that wide-ranging subcommittee: e-commerce, trade, sports, data security, consumer protections, product safety, privacy, motor vehicle safety and travel and tourism.

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