Tag Archives: Senate

Senate Again Looks for Cover on Patriot Act Extension

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

First they tried to hide it in the so-called “jobs bill.” Now the gutless wonders in the Senate are going to try and pass an extension of the Patriot Act by unanimous consent, meaning they don’t have to go on … Continue reading →

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“Villain Rotation” in the Senate

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

I hesitate to even comment on the health care reform charade any more because that’s exactly what it is and has been from the get-go, a charade. But Glenn Greenwald had a piece in Salon yesterday which nailed the situation … Continue reading →

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Snowstorm Shuts Down Capitol Hill

Posted on February 10, 2010 by

Neither rain, nor snow, nor…..wait a minute, that doesn’t apply to Congress. “The House suspended votes for the rest of the week because of the impending snowstorm while the Senate may cancel votes on Wednesday.   House Majority Leader Steny … Continue reading →

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