Hammer It Home...
Democrats will propose several amendments to give lobbying reform "teeth." The following are their characterizations of the proposals:
*Crackdown on backroom legislating affecting conference reports. (Amendments 1, 2)
* Allow members to "actually read the bills they pass." (Amendments 3,5)
* The Hammer Rule: crackdown on alleged arm-twisting and influence peddling on the House Floor. (Amendment 4)
* Require leadership to include both parties in the conference process. (Amendment 6)
* Place strong disclosure requirements on all types of earmarks
* Tighten regulations on congressional use of corporate jets (Amendment 8)
Republicans are expected to reject the amendments on a party-line vote and just say "Yes, please" to graft.
* Allow members to "actually read the bills they pass." (Amendments 3,5)
* The Hammer Rule: crackdown on alleged arm-twisting and influence peddling on the House Floor. (Amendment 4)
* Require leadership to include both parties in the conference process. (Amendment 6)
* Place strong disclosure requirements on all types of earmarks
* Tighten regulations on congressional use of corporate jets (Amendment 8)
Republicans are expected to reject the amendments on a party-line vote and just say "Yes, please" to graft.
posted by Patrick J. Fitzgerald at 4/05/2006
54 Comments:
I just wonder why the two politicos rush to MCKenney's problem and demean her but say nothing about Delay and the others with the high crimes....and saying nothing about the scandal with the 14 year old girl..
e
perhaps they all have "issues" hence the no comment.
meaning
a) they probably have not been involved in a scuffle with a police officer
however
b) ... perhaps ... disgusting, yes? meaning some skeleton, some where, some investigative journalist would eventually find.
OUT WITH THE TRASH -- AND I MEAN ALL OF IT
They would probably like McKinney to hush up her questions. I would like her to ask more.
There always seems to be bumbling answers to her questions, eh?
anon what blog by LadyGray
tsk tsk, anon was trying to be sneaky...DELETE - don't make me ban anonymous comments, problem child.
I am glad that Democrats are finally getting a amendment proposal for the lobby reform. Yes, as usual, the GOP will try to counteract the amendment. But, as long as the Democrats stick to their guns and fight back the GOP!
God Willing, Prsctr Bil
pet projects and no-relation-to-the issue-at-hand-but-stick-it-in-so it passes-as it-won't pass-any-other-way, nonsense
must go by the wayside.
BOTH sides of the aisle. It would definitely be a new era of
restraint, discipline .. almost verging on integrity.
Oh My.
All,
Here is today's news:
1. Oh, Oh! Loooks like we have a third aide of the The Hammer who pleaded guilty!:
In Slip, DeLay Says Third Former Aide Guilty
By Paul Kiel - April 5, 2006, 10:54 AM
"He points out that during his interview with Time, Tom DeLay let the cat out of the bag and admitted that a third former aide of his will be found guilty:
Only two of DeLay's former aides have already pled guilty: Tony Rudy and Michael Scanlon. Ed Buckham would be the third, and as we pointed out last week, he was recently implicated in Tony Rudy's guilty plea. So it already looked like he was likely to go down, but DeLay does us all the service of confirming it here."
http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/archives/000288.php
2. From thinkprogress.org, Tom DeLay, on whether he might become a lobbyist: “Maybe.” Don't be too sure of that DeLay!
3. Mark this day on your calendar, folks:
"June 29.
Date on which Jack Abramoff will report to prison to begin serving his nearly six-year sentence in the Florida case."
Orange jumpsuit day!
On a side note: Bluewild, we haven't seen you on the blog lately. Please come back on the blog. We miss you!!!!!
OOH! you're cruel 6 miles!
I may have to use you to protect me! BTW, if Scotty MCFelon is tossed out from his job, you should apply for it. You make a better Press WH Secretary under the new administration of President Fitz and VP Spitz for POTUS 08!
Iran ... the continual pursuit by the Oval to twist the essence of the Constitution, to subvert the laws to suit their own greedy pursuit of oil, money and power:
http://blogs.washingtonpost.com/earlywarning/
this matched with the previous FT commentary on Russia/US relations on Iran,
fellow Flygirls, we're no longer in Kansas.
And another one: we've got trouble. Big trouble in River City.
Fitz we need to nail Rove at least soon ... with him at least removed, we may have a chance at some measure of assurance of not engaging in another war in the mid-east ... we most certainly lose on many levels should this frat-boy president engage us in to yet another unfounded war.
He's clearly heading in that direction. Hopefully Condi has the right shoes to wear, no less for her addressing the UN..
Prsctr Bil
you're too kind.
but hey, perhaps I should IM Condi for shoe tips, eh?
What an absolute empty suit....
mere window dressing of the limitless pursuit of power all-dressed-up... I tend to think a previous posting the other nite was from her, listed as anon.
Something about a particular liking for the owner of this blog.
Interesting.
e.
check the previous comment log.
you'll see a particular url.
if you click on that, you'll see some pretty, well, disturbing comments from the very owner in 'comments' of the first two articles.
wow.
6 miles:
I think any woman would want to get tips from Condi for shoe tips. And that is just it, shoe tips! Condi certainly wouldn'[t give goo tips on her job as Girl Friday because that is what she is to the Gerbil: Girl Friday. All she knows from her current job is to shop. Ask her about military or the situation in Iraq, her opinions and thoughts are as good as the Gerbil saying that the Global Warming is warming the Globe! I rather ask the bum on the street for an answer before I ask Condi!!!
Prsctr Bil
better yet, just let me have her Nordie's card for oh, an hour.
>8-)
what fun.
Back to the issues at hand:
Rummy - Out
Condi - Brainless, Out
WHIGs - please indict all now, no deals
Rove - out before he gets the Gerbil to press the stupid red button on Iran or send troops there
Cheney - give 'em a gun and ask him to point to the biggest canard in the room.
His 'self.
I doubt any of us could afford Condi's shoes...nor would be we caught in Condi's shoes for that matter, so to speak. She is a disgrace.
Teak,
Maybe or may not anyone of us can afford Condi's shoes. But, fact remains as you said that she is a disgrace. And what bothers me is Condi, the Gerbil, and gang has been taken the taxpayer's money and sending that for the war in Iraq whil spending the money on nonsense. Don't get wrong! Condi has a right to spend her money in what she chooses but she had no conscience at sll when she went window shopping for shoes on the day of Hurricane Katrina andwatched those people crying for help and saw people dying. And she turned away from it and did nothing! That is waht angers me about her! She is not different from the corrupted Gerbil Administration.
6 miles:
When Fitz finishes the Administration, you may want to rescind from the Nordie's card from Condi. When the Gerbil is removed once and for all, she may be applying for a food stamps! Forget about charge cards!
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All,
I wanted to share this email that I gotten from Senator Barbara Boxer. Yes, I am on her distribution list. She is a person that stays true to her word and wants answers. Here is the email and excerpts:
From: Barbara Boxer
info@pacforachange.com
To: ******@*****.***
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 8:38:57 AM
Subject: Rumsfeld dodges, Condi appears
"Dear ***********,
In March, you and more than 57,000 Americans signed my online petition to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, demanding that he produce a plan for getting our troops out of the middle of an Iraqi civil war. Thank you so much for standing with me on this!
I had already written my own letter to Secretary Rumsfeld in late February. But instead of hearing back from him, earlier last week my office received a letter from Undersecretary of Defense Eric Edelman that didn't provide any of the information we're seeking -- nor did it assure me that that information would be forthcoming.
So last week I renewed my call to Secretary Rumsfeld, demanding that you and I hear from him -- directly -- about his plan for protecting American troops in the face of escalating violence between the Sunnis and Shias. After all, according to former Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi when describing the situation on the ground in his country, "If this is not civil war, then God knows what civil war is... Maybe we have not reached the point of no return yet. But we are moving towards this point."
I'll keep you posted on Secretary Rumsfeld's response. His primary responsibility is doing his utmost to protect our brave men and women in uniform who are putting their lives on the line for our country. Our soldiers deserve to know that Secretary Rumsfeld has a plan for the worst-case scenario, and with your help, I'm going to keep the pressure on until he produces it.
In the meantime, today I'm questioning Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the misguided nuclear deal the Administration has negotiated with India.
Thanks so much for your continued support.
In Friendship,
Barbara Boxer
P.S. With Tom DeLay's decision to resign from Congress, one of the primary architects of the Republican Party's culture of corruption is leaving. That's an important victory -- but we still have much more to do."
Yes, there is more work to do for the Democrats! Rosemary, thanks for monitoring the blog for Fitz. You are awesome!!! Cheers!
Rosemary.
Ditto as to Former Fed.
Damn; no wonder you're on Fitz's staff.
You produce results!
Great article SPB- Has dr evil been banned? (I hope)
A group of us pushed for the House resolution 543...can you believe some reporters had to be reminded that most of the public, as well as the military wants this war OVER?
"What would you say to military families that don't think like you?
AN: They don't have enough information, and they need to get it from places other than television.
ARG! See what I have to put up with??
This stupid line of questions won't end until Fitz indicts more of them.
Which I hope and pray is SOON.
Anon,
Let's hope so! It is very frustrated for me when people on the blog has a question for me and I have a hard time trying to find the question when Dr. Nimrod Evil full blasts comments all over the blog. I hope that the blog can go back to normal with intelligent quesrions and answers from fellow bloggers. I just don't want the blog to turn into Faux news!
Remember, the media is much in the dark about the miltary and the situation with Iraq. I know that it is frustrating to youbecause you want answer. When Fitz indicts Rove, Cheney, Hadley/Badly, and gang, you will get you wish. We will remove the Gerbil President. Just be patient! Watch how the Gerbil Administration is crumbling. The momentum of the withdrawal of troops from the American people, the censoring of the Gerbil, and the November elections will play a role of getting this country back into order. But, we have to clean house first.
More in the news! Before I get to that, I did finally watch (I taped this of course) the Today's show this morning where Ms. Kinney and her lwyer gave her side to the story of that incidebt. There more of that incident story of McKinney that meets the eye.
Here is the news:
From Thinkprogress.org:
Under the Radar
IRAQ -- BUSH FAILS TO PUT MONEY BEHIND HIS RHETORIC OF DEMOCRACY PROMOTION: Last week, President Bush spoke before Freedom House and underscored his commitment to "help the Iraqi people overcome past divisions and form a lasting democracy." Bush said, "At Freedom House you understand that the only path to lasting peace is the expansion of freedom and liberty." Now, Freedom House is telling Bush that his efforts to establish democracy in Iraq fall far short of what is required
The president's supplemental Iraq spending request includes just $10 million for democracy promotion, and his proposed budget for fiscal 2007 asks for $63 million, a tiny fraction of the tens of billions of dollars spent each year on Iraq.
The Gerbil spending money like koolaid... The definition of insanity!
HOMELAND SECURITY -- WAL-MART BLOCKS TIGHTER PORT SECURITY: A new report by the AFL-CIO shows that Wal-Mart and its lobbyist, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), have systematically worked to weaken port security by investing "heavily in the members of Congress with the most sway over ports and supply-chain security issues, as well as the Bush administration and the Republican National Committee." Since 2000, Wal-Mart has given $173,000 to 18 of the 19 Republican members on the House Homeland Security Committee; four of the committee's 14 Democrats also accepted donations, at a total of $18,500.
A corrupted Congress. Makes me ill to hear the loss of integrity in Congress. As I mention before, if I were in charge with the paycheck of every person in Congress, they get nada and not a single dime of a raise! They can go panhandling to earn money for all I care! Folks, let's put an end to all the corruption in the Administration. Get those indictments ready Fitz! Remove the Gerbil!!!!
Could someone please enlighten me as to who Al Rogers is?
He's the weatherman on the today show i think.
I dunno, but some of these posts were copied on a yahoo group page, that's creepy.
what yahoo group page..I would like to see it
Yes SPB,
Patience, yes-but the longer it goes, the more damage done.
Mostly to our military. How long until they uphold the Constitution "on their own"?
Only my hypothetical theory-for sure. But I don't have to define hypothetical strategy to you strategtic thinkers .
It is something I wonder and worry about if Dubya keeps it up with the crazy war ventures.
How long until they disobey him all together with 72% of them over there willing to say wrap this thing up, for heaven and earths sake.
Maybe I worry for naught, but I see other people post on here all hours. Welcome to my world since Dubya took charge. I'm glad to see the blog getting back to business.
Someone could ask him?returnofdrevil2@yahoo.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JudgedMenAllianceForTomorrow/message/7257
Anon at 9:10
LOL I think that is Al Roker you are thinking of!
I'm not good with computers, hope this works.
All,
I wanted to let you know that Dr. Evil will no longer be on the blog. I had received a tip a few days ago from someone who emailed me proof to whom Dr. Evil really is (in order words, the person's intentions and date and time of the person's corrispondences to another blogger on another blog site) and his intentions of blasting this blog. Thanks to all you for ignoring his comments and being patient. He got the message! I didn't want to say anything until I had gotten the proof. So, it is business as usual. Look forward of reading your comments!
Anon at 9:41:
:D
"JudgedMenAlliance" yahoo group.
Lady Gray.
Ok, SP Biloxi...I only found that page by leaking to that Gray Lady?'s name. That site is not something I even understand. ;-) thanks.
Some people do not know about Stephen Hadley's other name, and they are not pleased after this latest deal with Doyle. MSM seems to have glossed over this latest mess somewhat, too.
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Teak,
I wasn't referring to Lady Gray's website. It is another blog website that I referring to my comments which I was tipped off via email. Yeah, I went on Lady Gray's website a little bit. I don't get it either. And Hadley? His real name is Steven Hadley. You have to go back in one of my comments and website on one of the posting to read on Hadley changing his identity. Amazing.. With the arrest on Doyle, this is not good for the Administration and the upcoming elections in November.
All,
Final news:
1. More on Rep. Cynthia McKinney:
Grand Jury to Hear McKinney Run-In Case
'A federal grand jury will soon begin hearing evidence about Rep. Cynthia McKinney's run-in with a Capitol Police officer, a lawyer familiar with the case said late Wednesday."
http://www.rawstory.com/showarticle.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fs%2Fap%2F20060406%2Fap_on_go_co%2Fmckinney_scuffle_23%26printer%3D1%3B_ylt%3DAj23_n7fwmgRe7VEfJxHbA6MwfIE%3B_ylu%3DX3oDMTA3MXN1bHE0BHNlYwN0bWE-
2. Another pervert in Homeland Security. Uh, Calling for Patrick J,. Fitzgerald. Add this one to your list of sex cases. Homeland Security is turning into frickin perverts! From Americablog:
"3rd Homeland Security employee in trouble for child sex trolling
by John in DC - 4/05/2006 07:32:00 PM
Predator III: Michael Burks. The story came out only two months ago.
Michael Burks: My father was a police officer. I was a police officer. I work for the Department of Homeland security. I understand you guys have a job to do and I’m not trying to tell anything else other than that. I swear to God, as God as my witness, I’m wearing a St. Michael’s medal right now, okay? I was not going to do anything with her.
But the detective doesn’t seem to be buying his story.
Police officer: I am telling you I don’t believe that you didn’t intend to have sex at some point with the girl.
Burks: Sir, I swear to God.
Police officer: It would have happened, I guarantee you, it would have happened."
Right!
3. Another person to support the Buffoon Lieberman and you will never guess who? From Crooks and Liars:
"Another Republican supports Lieberman
It looks like Jeff Gannon is on board."
And you have it. Now, that is pure desperate!!! Have a wonderful evening, folks!
Achtland ,
I was about to leave the blog but you ask specifically a question to me. Here is my answer to you. Fitzgerald has always said that his blog is for the freedom of speech of all bloggers. He never deletes any messages and everyone on this blog respects one another comments whether you agree or disagree with any comments. We don't care what race, color, creed, nationality, religion or not, or political party. The concern is when a person gets on the blog and simply blasts numerous uncomfortable messages to the bloggers and to Fitzgerald. Now, let's talk about Dr. Evil. I have proof that Dr. Evil has a motive and intention to blast this blog Ashland. I have dates and times and corrispondences from Dr. Evil to another blogger on a another site that he intended to blast Fitz's site purposely. Fitz had advised Dr. Evil to show respect to the fellow bloggers who are mothers of soldiers that are overseas. That's all. I don't know if Dr. Evil is your friend or not. But, this blog is not one sided. We honor the 1st amendment on this blog as well as in the United States of America. That is what freedom is all about. And we welcome your comments as well as any person who aboard on the blog if you choose to post comments. But, please respect these bloggers on this blog because many of them have supported this blog and Fitzgerald from the beginning. As you respect them, we will respect you. We value each every comment whether we are agree or disagree with one another comments! I hope this information helps. Thank you!
Rosemary,
THANKS! What a relief.
D
Welcome back Bluewild you were really missed. I've been trying to keep up with all the comments on the blog but I just can't. So much is happening and as soon as we talk about one thing another one pops up.
As for the Hammer well he did the right thing by using his money for his case he'll need it. Maybe he can help Libby's attorney fund.
http://www.prospect.org/web/page.ww?section=root&name=ViewWeb&articleId=1137 0 How many dead to win an election, and probably to start another war with Iran? The truth must prevail.
To all..
I respect all here ..
you light up my life..and as let's just get on with it..love to all..:)
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/
archive/0405061duke1.html
just more of the haves and have nots attitude that permiates our society today..like Fat's Domino's
latetest "alive and kickin"
this whole county is waking up and hope the result will be the demand to SAY NO TO GRAFT OR THEY WILL ALL HAVE A MERRY FITZMAS..It's just the whole congress have been suffering from the HAMMERHOLD SYNDROME love for their captors that spread the graft..
its time to adopt.. EVIL FLOURISHES
WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING..
the word evil not vetted toward you dr e:)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/
20060406/ap_on_sp_co_ne/
duke_lacrosse_investigation
more on duke
the last time I was at Duke it was sad enough for it was in surpport of a dearest young freind who died very young..
so all this makes me even sadder
but the cleansing has to come to pass ..
Race is a factor..and it swings both ways
for all of those on this blog born in the south ..(the culture I know well)
at the risk of being bombarded here I know its true ..Its just that both groups now have power and they just seem to spar off and show eachother whats what..
Powerproblems at the White House. They say it was due to a powerplant in the neighberhood but the White House has its own powerplant.
Is there something cooking????!!!!
Click on my nickname for the mp3 link, I hope it works.
I respect you dr. e
I just think the dark ages of politics are over and we are in the age of enlightenment..and we now see the old saying that "truth hurts" is real..
all Fitz asks of any of us is to look at the truth but he has added humor..
each of us will take the portions into ourselves that apply..
do we all want an honest government that upholds the law or just relish power no matter the corrupttion..
as for me I pick honest and try to look at the truth no matter how painful it is at times.My daughter says you have to take all your pain and turn it into good for man kind..
I say new thread. :)
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." -- Edmund Burke
So dr desperate, why do you do nothing but support crooks? Don't really read much except republican talking points, do you?
The rest of us are fact based, and don't expect us to have respect for officials who have no respect for the office.
In case you are unaware, Bush did not actually win the presidency. You really need to get better informed, instead of your tirades.
Then and only then, will your posts be respected.
This will be my last aknowledgement of you. I do not have time to teach uniformed people who operate on ideology based opinion.
SP Biloxi,
20 years for DeLay?
nexus--wow, nothing would surprise me anymore. Honest people in the U.S. better prevail for the good of mankind.
Dr Evil,
Bush stole the elections and you know it.
Anon at 10:31 am,
I said 20 years for DeLay because of his current crimes and 2 aides who pleaded guilty. Now, I am saying 30 because a 3rd aide got caught... Doesn'tmatter how many years The Hammer gets, he is hosed!
That is Rosemary's call. You are making yourself on this blog appear to be a buffoon. Be professional, Evil and quit whining to Rosemary. We would like to hear intelligent comments (whether we agree with one another or not on a specific topic) from you. Thank you!
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