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Lamar Smith: September 2011

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Steve King Says Obama's 'Drunken Uncle Omar' Should Be Called Before Congress (VIDEO)


Rep. Steve King (R-IA)

Rep. Steve King (R-IA) wants to bring President Obama's uncle, Onyango Obama, before Congress to testify on whether he received preferential treatment after he was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.

"We have to bring drunken 'Uncle Omar' in front of the House Judiciary Committee, drill down into this, and tell America what's going on," King told Fox News, referring to Obama's uncle, who is in the country illegally.

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Topics: Barack Obama, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Lamar Smith, Steve King

Lamar Smith

Lamar Smith: Obama's 'Backdoor Amnesty' Benefits 'Drunk-Driving Illegal Immigrants Like His Uncle'


Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX)

Updated: September 9, 2011, 3:45PM

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) is accusing President Barack Obama of a "double standard" because his uncle, an illegal immigrant, was released from prison after he was arrested from driving under the influence.

Obama's uncle Onyango Obama was arrested in Massachusetts last month, charged with failing to yield, operating a motor vehicle to endanger and a DUI.

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Topics: Barack Obama, Immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Lamar Smith