Congress Does Something Worthwhile!

[NightSwimmer]

After President Obama signed a stop-gap measure to give them time to dot the I's and cross the T's, Congress has continued funding for highway projects and put off doubling the interest rate for student loans for another year. They also provided some much-needed reform of flood insurance.

Elements of three-bill package passed by Congress

If the Republican House had been this cooperative over the past three years, then we'd surely be in a lot better economic shape right now -- but it wouldn't have been nearly as funny to watch. Exasperating... But funny.

 

[TomFitz]

I noted how the GOP had quitely dropped its once noisy demand to "fast track" the Keystone XL pipeline earlier this week. Not one wingnut said a word.

They also dropped their amendment gutting the EPA' intention to require powerplants to reduce mercury emmissions, a blow to an already troubled coal industry staggering under the weight of a flood of cheap natural gas.

 

[Dawg]

If 'O' couldhave gotten a budget passed, maybe we'd be in better condition, dem's in Senate wouldn't even vote "FOR' 'O' budget........why

 

[NightSwimmer]

If 'O' couldhave gotten a budget passed, maybe we'd be in better condition, dem's in Senate wouldn't even vote "FOR' 'O' budget........why

Because it was written by the Tea Party lunatics in the House. The Constitution requires it, you know.

 

[OldGaffer]

Because it was written by the Tea Party lunatics in the House. The Constitution requires it, you know.

He does not believe you.

 

[JuliefromOhio]

that's good news. now what did Boehner do to get his repub caucus to finally behave?

 

[MaryAnne]

that's good news. now what did Boehner do to get his repub caucus to finally behave?

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Probably told them,"We look like such damned fools to the Voters,we may all lose so sign the damn thing and let me get out of here for the Golf course. My tan is fading fast!"

And do not tell me he does not talk like that, he was raised in a bar,for Heaven's sake!

 

[NightSwimmer]

I noted how the GOP had quitely dropped its once noisy demand to "fast track" the Keystone XL pipeline earlier this week. Not one wingnut said a word.

They also dropped their amendment gutting the EPA' intention to require powerplants to reduce mercury emmissions, a blow to an already troubled coal industry staggering under the weight of a flood of cheap natural gas.

How ironic is it that they were snatched away by their leadership (finally) from squabbling over the "Keystone" issue to pass this final legislative package of the session?

 

[Dawg]

The Tea Party Wrote the 'O' Budget, really=>:

http://www.wral.com/news/video/6938110/#/vid6938110

Tea Party wasn't elected until 11-10...................seems these triple digit temps have you confused..........

:boom:

 

[Dawg]

and proved he was WRONG

 

[NightSwimmer]

Gorebal Warming, you reckon?