What does ‘in session’ mean? 60?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/16/AR2007111601569.html?hpid=topnews
“Rather than taking a full break, Reid employed a rarely used parliamentary tactic of scheduling “pro forma’ sessions twice a week until early December, when Congress returns for a busy three weeks of work. Under that plan, a few senators, perhaps just one Democrat and one Republican, will briefly open the chamber for debate on any topic during the next two weeks
This move blocks Bush’s ability to make so-called recess appointments, which would allow the appointees to serve out the remainder of Bush’s term.”
“During the break, the Senate will hold “pro forma” sessions on Nov. 20, Nov. 23, Nov. 27 and Nov. 29. During the sessions, no votes and no legislative business will be conducted, but it hamstrings Bush from using his constitutional authority to install recess appointments during extended congressional recesses.
The move demonstrates the distrust between Senate Democratic leaders and the White House, with a number of high-level appointments for cabinet positions and judicial seats outstanding.”
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What rotten people .. playing politics with our brave troops.