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November 17, 2007
Dingy Harry,The Dingbat Who Stole Thanksgiving ~ LOL
Reid to Keep Senate in Session to Prevent Recess Appointments
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has decided to keep the chamber in session over the Thanksgiving break to block President Bush from making any unsavory recess appointments while Senators are out of town.
In a statement inserted in the record Friday, the Majority Leader said he will hold the Senate in a series of pro forma or nonvoting sessions to prevent the controversial practice. In the statement, Reid argued that nominations need to get on track, and that Bush has not met the Democrats “halfway” in agreeing to Democratically backed nominees to “important commissions.”
“While an election year looms, significant progress can still be made on nominations,” Reid said. “I am committed to making that progress if the President will meet me halfway.
“But that progress can’t be made if the President seeks controversial recess appointments and fails to make Democratic appointments to important commissions.”
Senate sources said Reid made the decision after he was unable to strike a deal with White House officials that would have allowed swift consideration of several key Democratic picks for the executive branch. In his statement, Reid points to the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Nuclear Regulatory Commission as examples where Democratic choices have not been moved along.
“Up until recently, the President has generally discharged that obligation,” Reid said. “In the last several months, however, the administration has been stalling progress on Democratic appointments.”
Democrats have feared Bush would look to use the upcoming break to appoint some of his own nominees that may not otherwise clear the Senate. In particular, concerns have centered on the appointment of James Holsinger as surgeon general, who has met criticism from gay rights organizations and opposition from key Senate Democrats.
Wild Thing's comment........
Here we go again! I swear I think Harry Reid is LONELY! He pulled this crap with the all-night debate, and here it is again. And now he wants to keep them during Thanksgiving. LMAO This is going to go over like a lead balloon in the Senate!
Posted by Wild Thing at November 17, 2007 12:45 AM
Comments
Guess Senaturd Dirty Harry Reid doesn't have too much to be THANKFUL for this THANKSGIVING DAY?
I can hear and see and feel the 31 Red States of America base rally in unison once again!
Posted by: darthcrUSAderworldtour07 at November 17, 2007 03:27 AM
... You have scumbag Reid's head sticking out of the wrong end! FIX IT NOW!!
Posted by: drstrangeloveb52isok at November 17, 2007 06:56 AM
I think a revolt is at hand.
Leave Heartless Harry and his cohorts alone to order pizza.
Thanksgiving is for families and you better believe the true republicans have already made plans to be with theirs.
Posted by: Lynn at November 17, 2007 07:38 AM
Darth, I agree I hope Reid has an awful Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Wild Thing at November 17, 2007 09:29 AM
drstrangeloveb52isok, LOL hahahahaahaha
Reid is a turkey, not one we would have I promise.
Posted by: Wild Thing at November 17, 2007 09:30 AM
Lynn, exactly, let them eat pizza or a bag of peanuts.
Posted by: Wild Thing at November 17, 2007 09:31 AM
Actually, not staffing those three Federal agencies and letting them die would be the best deal for America. It would be nice to let a lot of federal bureaucracies de-staffed and de-funded. Maybe even include the Senate.
Posted by: TomR at November 17, 2007 11:45 AM
Tom oh yes that would be wonderful.
Posted by: Wild Thing at November 17, 2007 05:11 PM
