What the hell is going on in the House and Senate??

[kentuck]

I have been away from the computer and TV all day and have not had time to check what is happening? Can someone explain?

[Skink]

1. Republicans are opening a can of whoop ass.

[rucky]

2. Everything's going exactly as planned.

It's a clusterfuck.

[tritsofme]

3. Reid pulled the omnibus appropriation bill from the floor.

Looks like they will be going with a short-term CR to get us into early next year.

[dave29]

4. DREAM act up for vote Sat, DADT repeal vote set for Sat, and many days for START

debate

multiple sources suggesting DADT vote will pass, including Barney Frank. Final vote expected Sun.

That's the Senate.

[elleng]

5. repugs running roughshod over our government

:(

[jbfam4]

6. Claire McCaskill

Claire McCaskill calls McConnell out for saying that the omnibus bill was written in secret by the democrats. She was a powerhouse. Claire said McConnell left all his earmarks in the bill even tho he had claimed he wasn't going to add earmarks.


Rachael has just replayed McCaskell's statement on her show now.

[madmax]

7. Notice they're all dressed up?

Their finer suits and ties - must be a party somewhere tonight.

[Forkboy]

8. Business as usual.