Am I the only one concerned about the upcoming Senate recess?

progressoid

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:36 PM
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Am I the only one concerned about the upcoming Senate recess?

I'm thrilled to read about the latest subpoenas, contempt charges, and what looks like a potential spine in congress.

But I have to temper that with a fear of what will happen when they all go on break in a week. Particularly in regards to Alberto G.

Am I alone?

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rudy23

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:39 PM
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1. Nope. Count me in.

I wouldn't put anything past these guys.

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AndyA

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:40 PM
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2. No, you are not alone.

I thought Reid had it fixed so that technically, the Senate would never be in recess. Wasn't someone supposed to show up from time to time to meet the requirements?

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annabanana

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:40 PM
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3. There are vacancies, so yes, I'm concerned.

At this stage of the game, I would hope that the leadership, (if there IS a risk of serious mischief), would NOT recess.

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malaise

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:40 PM
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4. Not concerned

Edited on Thu Jul-26-07 01:42 PM by malaise

Reid has already announced contingency plans like meeting every ten days or so to prevent that recess pen from working overtime. Go Dems - get these rats in traps now.

Sp.,add.

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progressoid

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:52 PM
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10. That's what I wanted to hear.

Edited on Thu Jul-26-07 01:55 PM by progressoid

I hadn't heard about Harry's plan so that is reassuring.

You know damn well those slimey buggers in the WH have plans for the recess.

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blondeatlast

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:53 PM
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11. Yep--that move is brilliant. I'm really liking Senator Reid! nt

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IChing

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:41 PM
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5. I worry about recess appointments and other bullshit they could pull.

You bet, I think the poll I did last week expressed that worry in the 80% points with over 120 votes.

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Norquist Nemesis

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:41 PM
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6. With you all the way! n/t

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thecrow

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:42 PM
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7. I am very concerned that Gonzo will be replaced !!

and then the new AG would not prosecute him.

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Mist

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:44 PM
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8. I wish they understood this is NOT the time for a summer vacation. nt

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ClassWarrior

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Thu Jul-26-07 01:44 PM
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9. No... Link here...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=1437648&mesg_id=1437648

NGU.

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asjr

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Thu Jul-26-07 02:08 PM
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12. I wish they would not recess during

August. There may be some momentum going now about all this WH and AG crap and I would hate to see it falter. It would be a powerful message to the WH if they remain in session. We do not need to give the WH any extra time to rearrange the deck chairs to their satisfaction.

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ayeshahaqqiqa

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Thu Jul-26-07 02:20 PM
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13. Concerned

Who will Bush appoint during the recess?

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damntexdem

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Thu Jul-26-07 03:46 PM
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14. Recess appointments.

Of the entire Congress? ;-)

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Parche

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Thu Jul-26-07 03:50 PM
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15. Senate

Senators get recess?

I know some have nap time during the day, but recess??

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progressoid

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Thu Jul-26-07 05:12 PM
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17. If they behave, they get milk and cookies too...

In the form of lucrative lobbyist jobs when they get out.

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Lone_Star_Dem

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Thu Jul-26-07 05:17 PM
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18. Only the ones who put up their mats after nap time get recess

The others have to stay behind and clean the gum out from under the seats.

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Individualist

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Thu Jul-26-07 04:03 PM
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16. Remember what happened after the August 2001 recess,

then start connecting the dots.

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