Congress returns, ready to battle Bush

[rodeodance]

Source: ap


Congress returns, ready to battle Bush

By LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press Writer 2 hours, 13 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Congressmen returning from their Independence Day break are ready for battle with the White House, with Democrats decrying President Bush's commutation of former aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby's prison sentence and fighting Bush's latest claim of executive privilege.

Both events occurred around Congress' vacation, inflaming an intense battle between Democrats and Bush over his use of executive power.

Several Democrat-led investigations are playing out this week as they head toward contempt of Congress citations and, if neither side yields, federal court:

_Monday is the deadline for the White House to explain why Bush is refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena for e-mails and other documents on his aides' involvement in the firings of eight federal prosecutors last winter. The White House is not expected to comply with the deadline...........

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[Chipper Chat]

1. Dear Harry and Dearest Nancy:

You've "kept your powder dry" long enough.
74% of the country is behind you.
Bush's base is weak.
Strike while the iron is hot.
Now go get those bastards.

[rodeodance]

5. that 'dry powder'-------is blowing in the wind.

[Chipper Chat]

7. And that's 'the answer, my friend.'

But 'The Times They Are A-changin.'

[AndyTiedye]

13. Yeah, But It Was Only Bath Powder Anyway

[bluestateguy]

2. But, but that might make Bush mad! And the radio talk show hosts will say mean things about us!

We might get cut from the cocktail party circuit!

David Broder might get upset because everyone is not getting along in Washington!

Oh heavens to Betsey what shall we do?

[rodeodance]

11. tsk tsk---lets em blabber.

[pokercat999]

3. "Congress returns, ready to battle Bush"

What was this the headline from "Mad" magazine? Give me a break.

[Uben]

4. Exsqueeze me!

Don't we have strategists? Where are they, and what are they doing?

Hint: A T T A C K !

[DrDan]

6. so what exactly does this mean

This time we will actually debate the budget, rather than first publicly declaring that we would pass it, then enacting a sham resistance.

At least we will perhaps keep our intention to appease these felons quiet this time.

[rodeodance]

8. like Impeachment is off the table?? Tony Snow reminds of this periodically with a laugh.

[DrDan]

9. yes - exactly

and these guys are politicians? supposedly masters of debate?

announce your conclusion giving in - then start the debate . . .

or win the majority, and cave on each issue - save minimum wage, I guess. But watch junior take credit for this. That is pretty much his tactic.

[rodeodance]

10. I just want to see something strong and positive from the Dems this week.

[Javaman]

12. yawn.

I will be impressed when they actually do something other than hold senseless hearings and issue subpoenas that are ignored.