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In reply to the discussion: Why is Congress going on a 5 week recess? [View all]WhiteTara
(29,676 posts)20. So you can go to their offices directly
and tell them what you think to their faces. Don't miss this opportunity to press for what you want. Bring family, friends and give a stranger a lift to go to the office with you. Let's use this time to our advantage. Remember what happened with health insurance votes? We won by showing up. We could again if everyone did they job of fighting back. Nancy can't shoulder the whole affair, we need to help her for impeachment to work. Let's GO
We have 95 Democrats and counting. Almost half way there and one month to get the rest on board.
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because it's easier for the congress person to get back to their district to meet with their
JI7
Jul 2019
#2
If your district is more than a few hours' driving distance from DC,
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jul 2019
#26
He said that plenty of work gets done during the recess - including the court fights
StarfishSaver
Jul 2019
#34
Rump has his fellow Russian traitor in full control of the Senate, he doesn't need RA's nt
Celerity
Jul 2019
#36
No. Recess appointments are only necessary when the Senate won't confirm a president's nomininees
StarfishSaver
Jul 2019
#37