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Onerous Legislations

Published: July 6, 2012, 4:22 a.m.

Did you ever notice how politicians always make it sound like there is NO TIME. We must act now! They are always in a hurry and to quote Obama; "we can't wait". And yet it has been more than 3 years since the congress has passed a BUDGET. Apparently America can wait for a budget but not SPENDING BILLS!

Senate rules require bills to be held for 48 hours before they receive a vote so members can read them, but said the Senate failed to follow even that minimal rule.