Posted on 12/09/2010 8:13:38 AM PST by blade_tenner
House Republican leaders went with Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY) – a.k.a. “The Prince of Pork” – to chair the House Appropriations Committee. As I wrote last week, the prospect of Rogers chairing Appropriations is about as inspiring as re-heated meatloaf when it comes to his potential for pushing serious spending reforms.
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I get discouraged sometimes...
Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil.
Jeremiah 13:23
That's not pork, that's bi-partisanship!
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The Republican elite need to be thrown out!
Don't get discouraged, stay engaged.
Boehner and the Republicans adopted the ban on earmarks and Rogers endorsed it. They'll need to be constantly reminded of that. Participatory government extends beyond election day.
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We need to march on Republican headquarters next!
If the glove don't fit...
Call Boehner’s office 24/7 until he understands the November 2nd election.
Constantly reminded by take a hack for a ride until they get it.
On a seperate issue, is Jerry Lewis of California going to be on the appropriations committee?
Thanks in advance for your response.
On a seperate issue, is Jerry Lewis of California going to be on the appropriations committee?
Thanks in advance for your response.
He's from Kentucky, not Texas, district 5. He didn't have much of a Dem challenge, and no primary challenge. That's where we could start.
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