SPEAKER PELOSI, CANCEL YOUR FLIGHT
Today the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on four important bills: the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill, a Continuing Resolution that will fund the federal government, a bill to yet again increase our nation’s debt limit, and a “Jobs Bill.” Late last night, around 9:30 P.M., House Democrats posted three of the four bills online then scheduled votes on these bills starting at 10:00 A.M. this morning. Why the rush? So Speaker Pelosi can catch a plane to Copenhagen.
I would ask the Speaker, what is more important, ensuring that Members of Congress and the American people have a chance to read these bills or attending a climate change conference?
Record spending bills have been passing the House all year without a chance for Members of Congress and the American people to read them. Earlier this year Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA) and I introduced H.Res. 554, a resolution requiring the House of Representatives to make bills and conference reports available online for 72 hours before they are considered by the House. This resolution will enhance public participation in our democracy and help restore the public trust in government by raising the level of openness, order and discourse. I urge the Speaker to cancel her flight so Members can stop voting blind.
January 29th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Let Texans Run Texas – Congressman John Culberson’s blog » Blog Archive » SPEAKER PELOSI, CANCEL YOUR FLIGHT was very interesting while I was researching congress for our next generation game. We wanted to created an up to the minute version of Bailout! The Game.
February 16th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
The International Panel on Climate Change has (deservedly) lost its reputation. I suggest they refocus their attentions: I understand the name “American Trial Lawyers Association” is not currently in use.