Congress is misrepresenting us, and we're letting them get away with it.
Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Hoyer and other Democrats in the House - sorry, but this really is a partisan issue because they have made it one - are turning their backs on good government, government in the sunshine, honest debate, and the voices of the electorate.
Following the suggestion of the President, the Speaker and House leadership ran the Stimulus Bill up and down the flagpole so fast that no one could read its more than 1,000 pages and then took a hasty vote to pass it. Many Members admit to not even reading the bill. The Senate didn't do much better in its speedy consideration and passage of it.
Then, the Cap and Trade Bill hit the House on June 15th and was passed on June 26th at breakneck speed. Most Members didn't have a copy of this bill so there was no way they could read it either. They narrowly passed it anyway.
Now, the Health Care bill hits the floor on Monday with passage promised before the summer recess.
Folks, Congress has two main job responsibilities: (1) read and be knowledgeable of the legislation being brought before them and (2) vote intelligently on those bills. Running for reelection, campaigning, and fund-raising are not official duties.
How much longer are we going to take this nonsense?
For more information about my consulting, teaching, and coaching services visit my website at stevehoffacker.com. I also maintain a blog (Sales Quips) on the real estate network Active Rain, and you can begin participating in this great forum by visiting here. I also write and maintain blogs for Gold Coast SMC and Florida SMC.
© 2009, Steve Hoffacker. All Rights Reserved.
Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Hoyer and other Democrats in the House - sorry, but this really is a partisan issue because they have made it one - are turning their backs on good government, government in the sunshine, honest debate, and the voices of the electorate.
Following the suggestion of the President, the Speaker and House leadership ran the Stimulus Bill up and down the flagpole so fast that no one could read its more than 1,000 pages and then took a hasty vote to pass it. Many Members admit to not even reading the bill. The Senate didn't do much better in its speedy consideration and passage of it.
Then, the Cap and Trade Bill hit the House on June 15th and was passed on June 26th at breakneck speed. Most Members didn't have a copy of this bill so there was no way they could read it either. They narrowly passed it anyway.
Now, the Health Care bill hits the floor on Monday with passage promised before the summer recess.
Folks, Congress has two main job responsibilities: (1) read and be knowledgeable of the legislation being brought before them and (2) vote intelligently on those bills. Running for reelection, campaigning, and fund-raising are not official duties.
How much longer are we going to take this nonsense?
For more information about my consulting, teaching, and coaching services visit my website at stevehoffacker.com. I also maintain a blog (Sales Quips) on the real estate network Active Rain, and you can begin participating in this great forum by visiting here. I also write and maintain blogs for Gold Coast SMC and Florida SMC.
© 2009, Steve Hoffacker. All Rights Reserved.
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