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| McConnell agrees to earmark ban |
| 2010-11-16 |
| You watch. I'll bet dollars to donuts it either fails due to some "unforeseen" technicality or the narrowest of margins by small-name politicians, or there will be a loophole big enough to fit Pelosi's ego through while barely grazing the sides. House Democrats agreed in this Congress to ban earmarks for all but not-for-profit entities, and the latest developments add to the pressure on Senate Democrats to agree to reforms. Man, I don't even know where to begin on that one! In any case, pols are already calling it a "moratorium". Which means it is simply mothballed until people take their eye off the ball. Now as for that "deem and pass" crap. When do we start the legal proceedings on the unconstitutionality of this maneuver? |
| Posted by:gorb |
| #5 "not-for-profit entities" == ACORN or equivalent |
| Posted by: DMFD 2010-11-16 23:35 |
| #4 it's a 2 yr moratorium = the length of the next Congress. It's my understanding no Congress can pass rules effective upon succeeding Congresses, making this a symbolic, and maximally effective restraint. How do you answer, you empty suit POS, Reid? Obama? |
| Posted by: Frank G 2010-11-16 19:58 |
| #3 Non-profits should not be political entities. |
| Posted by: gorb 2010-11-16 16:12 |
| #2 The non-profits are among the worst offenders. They also swing 99% to the Dems. Hence the exemption. |
| Posted by: Steve White 2010-11-16 10:48 |
| #1 The tea party shows that people are watching and waiting to see if the Reps actually deliver. McConnell failing to adhere to smaller government will result in his failing to win the primary. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2010-11-16 01:40 |