Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Put an end to stupid House Resolutions

One of the things I have been following lately is the Congressional legislative agenda. And I am absolutely amazed at how much time the House spends doing stupid things. In the midst of the worst recession in our history, here is the bulk of today's legislative agenda:

H.Res. 128­­ - Honoring Miami University for its 200 years of commitment to extraordinary higher education (Rep. Boehner – Education and Labor)

H.Res. 134 - Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s visit to India, and the positive influence that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi had on Dr. King’s work during the Civil Rights Movement (Rep. Lewis (GA) – Judiciary)

H.Con.Res. 35 - Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary (Rep. Al Green (TX) – Judiciary)

H.Res. 71 - Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon (Rep. Kingston – Judiciary)

H.Res. 129 - Recognizing the historical significance of the Merced Assembly Center to the Nation and the importance of establishing an appropriate memorial at that site to serve as a place for remembering the hardships endured by Japanese Americans, so that the United States remains vigilant in protecting our Nation's core values of equality, due process of law, justice, and fundamental fairness (Rep. Cardoza – Judiciary)

H.Res. 114 - Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Girls and Women in Sports Day" (Rep. Sires – Education and Labor)

H.Res. 60 - Recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments (Rep. Fallin – Education and Labor)

H.Res. 71 - Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon (Rep. Kingston – Judiciary)
H.Res. 117
- Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week (Rep. Lipinski – Science and Technology)

H.Res. __ - Honoring John Dingell for holding the record as the longest serving Member of the House of Representatives (Rep. Kildee - House Administration)

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