Saturday, November 17, 2007

Harry Reid Shuts Down Bush's Recess Appointments


Photo from source, Huffington Post

If you know me, you know I couldn't pass up posting this image, whatever story it was attached to.

Fortunately, it is a good story that--dare I say it--gives me renewed faith in Harry Reid, and hope that the Democratic Congress is finally showing some spine. Don't let me down, Harry!

[Excerpt]

Gobble, Gobble : Reid Cancels Senate Thanksgiving Break To Avoid Bush Recess Appointments

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has decided to keep the chamber in session over the Thanksgiving break to block President Bush from making any unsavory recess appointments while Senators are out of town.

In a statement inserted in the record Friday, the Majority Leader said he will hold the Senate in a series of pro forma or nonvoting sessions to prevent the controversial practice. . .


Read the rest at: Roll Call (via Huffington Post)

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