Posted on 08/10/2011 8:50:40 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Speaker Boehner Announces Appointments to Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction
Washington (Aug 10)
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today announced his intent to appoint the following three lawmakers to represent House Republicans on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction:
House Republican Conference Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX)
House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI)
House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI)
Speaker Boehner has tapped Chairman Hensarling to serve as a co-chair of the joint select committee. Boehner issued the following statement regarding the appointments of Chairmen Hensarling, Camp, and Upton:
“Our debt and deficits are a threat to our economy, and America cannot achieve long-term job growth until we take action to address this crisis. In the weeks ahead, a serious, bipartisan committee of lawmakers will begin the hard but necessary work of making the tough choices needed to rein in mandatory and entitlement spending, which are the drivers of our debt. The lawmakers I have appointed to serve on this joint committee are proven leaders who have earned the trust and confidence of their colleagues and constituents. They understand the gravity of our debt crisis and I appreciate their willingness to serve on this panel.
“The two parties have fundamental differences about government and its proper role in our society. Where we've been able to agree, we have acted, and in a way consistent with the American people’s desire for a smaller, less costly, and more accountable government. Still, the differences remain, and so does the urgent work of returning our economy to creating jobs and lifting the crushing burden of debt that threatens our children’s future. This joint committee presents an opportunity for both parties to bring to the table their best ideas, debate them on the merits, and ultimately come together to do what’s best for our country. With all that’s at stake, I expect that the joint select committee will conduct its work in the open and transparent manner the American people deserve.”
Some of our more brilliant posters here on FR enjoy over using many words in the course of a day ...
examples (RINO, Communist, Socialist, Unconstitutional, Illegal and so on)
the only thing “joint” about this will be the ones they’re smoking.
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Yes. I agree. Boner and McConnell are as much a load of crap as Obama.
Both should resign...
Hell...given who these yahoos are...a "joint" might be just what all of them need. Left up to sobriety, I doubt their "suggestions" will resemble anything useful.
Talk about the Fox’ watching the hen house. I wonder what the traitors Boehner and McConnell have in store for us now?
Man this is getting way beyond surreal. I think we’re beyond the Twilight Zone, too. Is there a 5th dimension?
that would tie up Ryan..He is much better doing what he is doing...and be the point man on budget issues..He doesn’t have to waste his time with this committee work. the committee Reps can get all the points and info from Ryan.
All members of the House are up every two years but we need a Tea Party member to step up to run against him.
LLS
You’re welcome.
I live to serve :-)
It is you delivering the crap. Fortunately, few will swallow.
GTuess you like the Crybabby.
Enjoy him. Once more conservatives are elected to COngress, he will be kicked out of the position any fool (almost) can see he is unfit for, That goes for his senile old buddy, McConnell too.
Enjoy him. Once more conservatives are elected to Congress, he will be kicked out of the position any fool (almost) can see he is unfit for, That goes for his senile old buddy, McConnell too.
I agree. Tell Arrogantsob. He thinks what we think is crap.
“GTuess you like the Crybabby.” Not really.
Apparently you recognize that without more conservatives in the House options are limited. And that there aren’t enough Tea Party types to control events. Very good.
And things are worse in the Senate.
Please enlighten me, what is unConstituional about this committee? My Constitution says (Article 1, Section 5) “Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings...”
“Apparently you recognize that without more conservatives in the House options are limited.”
True.
“And that there aren’t enough Tea Party types to control events.
And things are worse in the Senate.”
Apparently.
But the choice was Boehner’s and McConnell’s, and, as the Knight in the Last Crusade said “They chose.......poorly”.
I'm not prepared to say, "even more", but I would certainly say , "As well as". Boner, Canker, and Old MacConnell, are all disgraces and are at least equally responsible with Omageddon for the disaster about to befall this country.
Upton? Awww noooooo!
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