PoliticsRep. Mike Nearman stripped of responsibilities, faces fine for allowing Capitol breachBy Dirk VanderHart (OPB)Jan. 12, 2021 12:49 a.m.House Speaker Tina Kotek also called on Nearman to resign, after video showed him allowing far-right protesters into the Capitol on Dec. 21. 📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up