Republican senators poised to lead major committees when the GOP takes charge are intent on pushing back many of President Barack Obama's policies, setting up potential showdowns over environmental rules, financial regulations and national security.
The all-GOP
Congress — Republicans also have a commanding majority in the House —
gives the powerful Senate committee heads a newfound opportunity to
steer legislation and help shape the national debate.
With
Republicans winning control of the Senate in the November election, all
the committees will get new leaders, though all have been around for
years.
The heads of the 13
major committees and Veterans' Affairs are some of the most senior
members of the Senate. Three are octogenarians and four are in their
late 70s. Only one new leader will be a woman; Alaska Sen. Lisa
Murkowski is in line to take over the Energy and Natural Resources
Committee.
A look at the powerful senators and their issues:
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If they don't there will be hell to pay
ReplyDeleteNow, they're saying Boehner will win the vote today. Seems hopeless.
DeleteBlah, blah, blah. I'll believe that when I see it. Those cowardly quislings are only there to enrich themselves at our expense. Same song second verse.
ReplyDeleteProbably.
DeleteHeard it all before. In every Democratic party fund raising letter. Never seen it in real life. I'll believe it when I see it.
ReplyDeleteWe need Davy Crocketts .
ReplyDeleteoh Look! Boehner is the new Speaker. I am so shocked. The house is absolutely going to be totally different this time.
ReplyDeleteDamn. I guess they have already voter then. Damn, just damn.
DeleteBrock, you are right on with your comment on needing Davy Crocketts. Men were once Men with chests. We had great responsibility and we knew what to do. I read somewhere now we're a nation of pussies raised by women (present company excepted). I can only prepare my son's and daughters for the coming dark days, I probably won't be around long once things go sideways. Your blog is read and shared with all our home schooled children. Thanks.
DeleteThat is just wonderful and I appreciate your kind words! How old are your children?
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