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WASHINGTONA blank piece of legislation that says nothing, does nothing, and contains no text whatsoever has been the source of heated debate in Washington this week, and has sharply divided Congress along partisan lines, Beltway sources confirmed Thursday.
Known as S.0000, the bill, which doesnt have sponsors, co-sponsors, or an author, has reportedly drawn starkly contrasting opinions from legislators in both the Senate and House of Representatives, and has paved the way for a major legislative battle in coming months
At a time when millions of Americans are still struggling, we simply cannot afford this kind of devil-may-care federal policy, said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), angrily waving the blank stack of papers in front of reporters. We will not risk leading the American people into further hardship simply so the Obama administration can once again do whatever they please, regardless of the consequences. As it is now, the bill is both short-sighted and utterly irresponsible.
Frankly, we need to get back to the negotiating table and make some major changes before members of my party would even consider putting this up for a vote, McConnell continued. And if my friends on the other side of the aisle try push it through, well, theyll pay the consequences at the ballot box.
According to reports, 45 Democratic senators are in favor of the billwhich contains no text whatsoeverwhile 41 Republicans are staunchly opposed. At least three Republicans, including Sens. Richard Burr (R-NC), David Vitter (R-LA), and Susan Collins (R-ME), have said they would consider crossing the aisle and backing the bill, an announcement that drew fierce criticism from GOP leadership and primary threats from members within their own party.
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Cirque du So-What
(25,927 posts)Johnny: Whaddya got?
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abakan
(1,819 posts)It looks just like something the repugs would do...A blank bill out of a congress with no clue or desire to do anything.